Genus Ornithogalum (Noun)
Meaning
Sometimes placed in family Hyacinthaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ornithogalum is a genus of perennial plants that are sometimes placed in the family Hyacinthaceae.
- The genus Ornithogalum comprises about 100 species of bulbous perennials that are native to Africa, Europe, and western Asia.
- Some sources place the genus Ornithogalum in the family Asparagaceae, but it is also sometimes placed in the family Hyacinthaceae.
- The genus Ornithogalum is characterized by its star-shaped flowers, which are often white or yellow in color.
- The genus Ornithogalum is sometimes placed in the family Hyacinthaceae, but its exact classification is still a matter of debate among botanists.