Genus Lappula (Noun)
Meaning
Stickweed; beggar's lice.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Lappula, commonly known as stickweed or beggar's lice, is a group of flowering plants in the borage family.
- Species within the genus Lappula are often difficult to distinguish due to their similarities in appearance.
- The genus Lappula is widely distributed across North America, with some species found as far north as Alaska.
- Plants in the genus Lappula are known for their small, sessile flowers and abundant seeds with hooked hairs.
- The seeds of the genus Lappula are notorious for their ability to cling to clothing and animal fur, earning them the nickname "beggar's lice".