Genus Pennisetum (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Old World grasses.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pennisetum is a genus of Old World grasses, many species of which are known as fountain grasses or pearl millets.
- Cenchrus purpureus is closely related to Pennisetum, which has over 140 species within its genus.
- Bamboos, wildryes, and grasses in the genus Pennisetum often are some of the hardest species to remove due to deep taprooting and long life span.
- Research of tropical crops indicates the possibility that domestication occurred multiple times for species in the genus Pennisetum.
- Members of the genus Pennisetum exhibit distinct properties with tall habit, panicle size and also unique forms and features that provide it strong hardiness in any terrain.