Genus Leonotis (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of tropical herbs and subshrubs of South Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Leonotis is a small group of tropical herbs and subshrubs native to South Africa, commonly known as lion's tail or wild dagga.
- Leonotis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, consisting of about six species of tropical herbs and subshrubs.
- The genus Leonotis is characterized by its unique, tubular flowers that are often brightly colored and arranged in a distinctive, cylindrical shape.
- In South Africa, the genus Leonotis is often found growing in dry, sandy areas and along roadsides, where its drought-tolerant nature allows it to thrive.
- Plants in the genus Leonotis are popular among gardeners and herbalists due to their attractive flowers and medicinal properties.