Genus Schizophragma (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of deciduous climbing and creeping shrubs with white flowers in flat clusters; sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Schizophragma is a small genus of deciduous climbing and creeping shrubs with white flowers in flat clusters, native to eastern Asia.
- The genus Schizophragma is sometimes placed in the family Saxifragaceae, but its exact classification is still a matter of debate among botanists.
- Schizophragma hydrangeoides, a species within the genus, is a popular ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive white flowers and climbing habit.
- The genus Schizophragma is characterized by its flat clusters of white flowers, which are often borne in late summer and early fall.
- In some classifications, the genus Schizophragma is considered to be part of the family Hydrangeaceae, rather than Saxifragaceae.