Genus Leucanthemum (Noun)
Meaning
Comprises plants often included in the genus Chrysanthemum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Leucanthemum comprises plants often included in the genus Chrysanthemum.
- Members of the genus Leucanthemum are typically herbaceous plants with showy white or yellow daisy-like flowers.
- The genus Leucanthemum includes the shasta daisy, which is commonly planted in gardens across North America.
- Classification of the genus Leucanthemum has varied over time, with some sources including it within Chrysanthemum.
- Many species in the genus Leucanthemum have large white petals that are often tinged with yellow or pink.