Genus Saussurea (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of herbs of temperate and cool regions of Eurasia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Saussurea comprises about 300 species of herbs, ranging in height from a few centimeters to over a meter, and is found in temperate and cool regions of Eurasia.
- The Alpine saw-wort, a member of the genus Saussurea, is a picturesque plant with bright purple flower heads that grow in mountainous regions.
- Many species within the genus Saussurea have been used in traditional medicine for various purposes, including treating digestive problems and reducing inflammation.
- In the context of plant classification, the genus Saussurea is part of the sunflower family and is closely related to the genus Atractylodes.
- The Japanese honeysuckle, Lonicera japonica, can be confused with certain members of the genus Saussurea due to the similarity in leaf and flower shape and arrangement.