Genus Mertensia (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of herbs belonging to the family Boraginaceae that grow in temperate regions and have blue or purple flowers shaped like funnels.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mertensia is a genus of herbs belonging to the family Boraginaceae that grow in temperate regions and have blue or purple flowers shaped like funnels.
- The genus Mertensia consists of about 40 species of flowering plants commonly known as bluebells.
- In the mountainous regions of North America, the genus Mertensia can be found growing in moist, wooded areas.
- Mertensia, a genus of herbs, is often cultivated in gardens for its attractive blue or purple flowers.
- The genus Mertensia is characterized by its funnel-shaped flowers that range in color from pale blue to deep purple.