Genus Malvastrum (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of mallows characterized by red and yellow flowers often placed in other genera.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Malvastrum is separated from related genera by the fruit's mericarp shape and seed arrangement.
- In botanical contexts where classification systems vary, genus Malvastrum may refer to diverse mallow-like species.
- The number of species assigned to genus Malvastrum has remained somewhat stable in the Flora of North America, regardless of shifting classification methods.
- Genus Malvastrum flowers primarily appear with red or yellow hues, though varying shades and color intensity can occur within specific species.
- Due to limited genetic data, researchers began reclassifying genus Malvastrum through phylogenetic analysis to solidify their mallow classifications.