Genus Pieris (Noun)
Meaning 2
Decorative evergreen shrubs of woody vines.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pieris japonica is a popular ornamental plant, known for its vibrant flowers and attractive evergreen foliage in the genus Pieris.
- Genus Pieris plants can thrive in acidic soils with adequate moisture and are commonly used as decorative evergreen shrubs in gardens.
- Some species in the genus Pieris have edible flowers, although their leaves and seeds can be toxic to humans and animals.
- Gardeners often cultivate the genus Pieris as decorative evergreen shrubs due to their tolerance of shady environments and attractive blooms.
- Pieris is a genus of flowering plants in the heath family that consists of evergreen shrubs or small woody vines, popular in ornamental gardening.