Genus Parrotia (Noun)
Meaning
One species: iron tree.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Parrotia is a small group of flowering plants in the family Hamamelidaceae, with only one species, the iron tree, being widely cultivated.
- The iron tree, also known as Parrotia persica, is the only species in the genus Parrotia and is native to the mountainous regions of Iran.
- In the genus Parrotia, the iron tree is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is highly valued for its attractive autumn foliage.
- The genus Parrotia is often included in the family Hamamelidaceae, but some botanists consider it to be a distinct family, Parrotiaceae, with the iron tree as its sole species.
- The iron tree, the only species in the genus Parrotia, has been cultivated in gardens for centuries, prized for its stunning autumn colors and attractive bark.