Genus Lycopus (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of herbs of the mint family.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Genus Lycopus is a small genus of herbs of the mint family that are native to temperate regions of the world.
- The plants of the genus Lycopus are commonly known as bugleweed or water horehound.
- In North America, genus Lycopus is represented by several species, including Lycopus americanus and Lycopus virginicus.
- These plants, belonging to genus Lycopus, have a long history of use in traditional medicine.
- Genus Lycopus is an important part of the botanical family Lamiaceae, which includes other well-known herbs such as mint and basil.