Genus Pastinaca (Noun)
Meaning
A rosid dicot genus of the family Umbelliferae; includes parsnips.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Pastinaca is a group of plants commonly known as parsnips, which are widely cultivated for their edible roots.
- Parsnips belong to the genus Pastinaca, a rosid dicot genus of the family Umbelliferae.
- The genus Pastinaca is native to Eurasia and has been introduced to other parts of the world as a cultivated crop.
- The most well-known species within the genus Pastinaca is Pastinaca sativa, the cultivated parsnip.
- Plants of the genus Pastinaca are characterized by their large, flat umbels of small yellow flowers.