Genus Sophora (Noun)
Meaning
Cosmopolitan genus of trees and shrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and showy flowers; some species placed in genus Podalyria.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sophora is a cosmopolitan genus that is widely distributed across various parts of the globe, mainly found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
- The genus Sophora is made up of approximately 45 to 50 diverse species ranging from small shrubs to large, deciduous trees.
- Members of the genus Sophora have gained importance for both their aesthetic value and potential uses in medicine as well as other related fields.
- Scientists have placed some species of Sophora into a different genus called Podalyria, which is primarily distributed across the coastal regions of South Africa.
- Ecological and morphological characteristics of the genus Sophora show extensive variability, reflecting adaptations to diverse habitats and environments.