Genus Narthecium (Noun)
Meaning
Bog asphodels; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Narthecium is a small genus of flowering plants commonly known as bog asphodels.
- Bog asphodels, typically classified under the genus Narthecium, are occasionally placed in the family Melanthiaceae.
- The Narthecium genus includes relatively few species and often thrives in acidic bogs.
- Plants belonging to the Narthecium genus, such as the bog asphodel, usually possess upright growth habits.
- The classification of Narthecium can be somewhat disputed due to the numerous available options, such as placing it within Melanthiaceae.