Genus Saururus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Saururaceae: lizard's-tails.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Saururus is a type genus of the Saururaceae family, commonly known as the lizard's-tails.
- The genus Saururus includes aquatic plants that thrive in wetland environments and are native to North and Central America.
- Saururus cernuus is a species of flowering plants within the genus Saururus, featuring distinctive foliage that resembles a lizard's tail.
- The plant family Saururaceae and the genus Saururus were named after their unique tail-like appearance.
- Saururus is notable among flowering plants, as its genus includes plants like lizard's-tails, a semi-aquatic perennial species.