Genus Ligustrum (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of Old World shrubs: privet.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Ligustrum is a group of flowering plants in the family Oleaceae, commonly known as privets.
- Privet hedges are often composed of plants from the genus Ligustrum, which are popular for their dense foliage.
- The genus Ligustrum includes about 50 species of evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs and small trees.
- Invasive species from the genus Ligustrum have been known to outcompete native vegetation in certain ecosystems.
- The flowers of the genus Ligustrum are typically small and white, arranged in panicles or clusters.