Genus Ledum (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen shrubs of north temperate regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ledum is a genus of evergreen shrubs native to north temperate regions, commonly known as Labrador tea or rusty Labrador tea.
- The genus Ledum consists of two to five species of flowering plants in the heath family, native to northern parts of North America, Europe, and Asia.
- In the north temperate regions, the genus Ledum is often found in wet acidic soils, such as bogs and peatlands.
- The genus Ledum is known for its leathery leaves and clusters of small white flowers, which are an important food source for various pollinators.
- Plants of the genus Ledum have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly by indigenous communities in North America.