Genus Prenanthes (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of North American and Asiatic perennial herbs having pinnatisect leaves small heads of drooping yellowish to purple flowers; sometimes includes species often placed in genus Nabalus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rare Purple Rattlesnake Root is a species of the genus Prenanthes, characterized by its delicate purple flowers.
- Genus Prenanthes encompasses a variety of perennial herbs found across North America and Asia.
- Members of the genus Prenanthes are often recognized by their small heads of drooping yellowish to purple flowers.
- Taxonomists sometimes classify species of the genus Nabalus under the genus Prenanthes due to overlapping characteristics.
- Flowers of the genus Prenanthes are prized by naturalists for their unique coloration, often ranging from pale yellow to deep purple.