Genus Papaver (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Papaveraceae; chiefly bristly hairy herbs with usually showy flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Papaver is a type genus of the Papaveraceae family, comprising a diverse group of flowering plants.
- Papaver rhoeas, commonly known as the corn poppy, is a species within the genus Papaver that is widely distributed across Europe and Asia.
- The genus Papaver is characterized by its showy flowers, which are often brightly colored and have a distinctive shape.
- Plants within the genus Papaver are typically bristly hairy herbs that thrive in a variety of environments.
- The genus Papaver has been extensively studied for its medicinal properties, particularly in the production of opium and other alkaloids.