Genus Pickeringia (Noun)
Meaning
One species: chaparral pea.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Pickeringia montana, more commonly known as chaparral pea, is the only species within the genus Pickeringia and is native to the southwestern United States.
- Genus Pickeringia includes only the chaparral pea, a shrub-like perennial legume found in chaparral and coastal sage scrub ecosystems.
- The chaparral pea, which belongs to the genus Pickeringia, is a low-growing, spreading shrub that thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.
- Within the genus Pickeringia, the chaparral pea is a notable example of a plant that has adapted to the dry conditions of the chaparral environment.
- Despite being the only species within the genus Pickeringia, the chaparral pea is an important part of its ecosystem, providing food and shelter for local wildlife.