Genus Mahonia (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen shrubs and small trees of North and Central America and Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden featured an assortment of beautiful evergreen shrubs including several species from the genus Mahonia.
- Genus Mahonia is widely cultivated in the US for ornamental purposes.
- Mahonia, a type of evergreen shrub, is commonly used in gardening due to its attractive yellow flowers and berries.
- Some species within the genus Mahonia are toxic due to the presence of the alkaloid berberine.
- Genus Mahonia is also used in traditional medicine, mainly in Asia, to treat various health issues.