Genus Leptarrhena (Noun)
Meaning
One species: leatherleaf saxifrage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Leptarrhena is a small genus of flowering plants in the saxifrage family, commonly known as saxifrages, with only one species, the leatherleaf saxifrage.
- The genus Leptarrhena is endemic to the mountainous regions of western North America, with the leatherleaf saxifrage being the sole representative.
- The leatherleaf saxifrage, belonging to the genus Leptarrhena, is a perennial plant that thrives in rocky outcrops and gravelly areas.
- Botanists recognize the genus Leptarrhena as a distinct group within the saxifrage family, with the leatherleaf saxifrage being its only member.
- In the genus Leptarrhena, the leatherleaf saxifrage is notable for its thick, leathery leaves that help it conserve water in dry environments.