Genus Malacothamnus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of shrubs or small trees: chaparral mallow.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Malacothamnus, also known as bushmallow, is a group of flowering plants in the mallow family, which are native to the southwestern United States and Mexico.
- Malacothamnus fasciculatus is a shrub to small tree in the genus Malacothamnus, widespread in many types of habitats in southwestern North America.
- Genus Malacothamnus is native to the chaparral and scrub habitats of southwestern North America, and its flowers are often an important source of nectar for pollinators.
- A characteristic feature of genus Malacothamnus is the production of showy pink flowers in axillary clusters.
- These shrubs, genus Malacothamnus, known commonly as chaparral mallow, tend to thrive in dry environments with poor soil.