Genus Mercurialis (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of slender herbs belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Mercurialis is a group of flowering plants commonly known as spurge or mercury, which are native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.
- Mercurialis annua is an annual herb that is native to Europe and western Asia, and is a member of the genus Mercurialis.
- The genus Mercurialis is characterized by its slender stems and leaves that are typically arranged in a spiral pattern along the stem.
- Mercurialis perennis is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and is a member of the genus Mercurialis, which is often found growing in woodland edges and hedgerows.
- The genus Mercurialis is part of the family Euphorbiaceae, which is a large and diverse group of flowering plants that includes over 300 genera and more than 7,000 species.