Genus Nolina (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial plants resembling yucca; found in southern United States and Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Nolina longifolia, a member of the genus Nolina, is native to Mexico and is commonly cultivated for its showy white flowers.
- The genus Nolina consists of about 30 species of perennial plants that resemble yucca in appearance.
- Plants of the genus Nolina often grow in a rosette shape with tall, upright flower stalks.
- Species within the genus Nolina can be found in regions with dry, rocky soil in Mexico and the southern United States.
- One of the most well-known plants in the genus Nolina is the beargrass, Nolina microcarpa, prized for its large clusters of white blooms.