Genus Sanguinaria (Noun)
Meaning
One species: bloodroot.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Sanguinaria consists of a single species, the bloodroot, which is native to eastern North America.
- Bloodroot is the only species in the genus Sanguinaria and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- The unique white flower of the bloodroot plant belongs to the genus Sanguinaria and blooms early in spring.
- Sanguinaria, a genus with just one species, has been studied extensively for its medicinal properties and potential uses.
- In the genus Sanguinaria, bloodroot contains sanguinarine, a toxic compound with potential anti-tumor and antibacterial properties.