Genus Mitchella (Noun)
Meaning
Creeping evergreen herbs of North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mitchella is a genus of creeping evergreen herbs native to North America, commonly known as partridgeberry.
- The genus Mitchella consists of only two species, Mitchella repens and Mitchella undulata, both found in North America.
- Mitchella repens, a member of the genus Mitchella, is a low-growing, woody vine that thrives in woodland environments.
- In North America, the genus Mitchella is often associated with acidic soils and shaded areas.
- The genus Mitchella is part of the Rubiaceae family, which includes a wide variety of flowering plants, including coffee and gardenias.