Genus Mucuna (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of tropical herbs and woody vines having trifoliate leaves and showy flowers in axillary clusters.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mucuna is a genus of tropical herbs and woody vines that have been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- The genus Mucuna consists of around 100 species of flowering plants, including the famous velvet bean.
- Researchers have been studying the unique properties of the genus Mucuna to develop new treatments for various diseases.
- In the tropical regions of Asia and Africa, the genus Mucuna can be found growing in a variety of habitats.
- The showy flowers of the genus Mucuna are often used as ornamental plants in gardens and landscapes.