Genus Sorghum (Noun)
Meaning
Annual or perennial tropical and subtropical cereal grasses: sorghum.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Sorghum comprises a diverse range of annual and perennial tropical and subtropical cereal grasses.
- Sorghum, belonging to the genus Sorghum, ranks fifth among the most produced cereals globally.
- The genus Sorghum was first classified as a distinct group of cereal grasses by Carolus Linnaeus in the 18th century.
- Research has identified over 20 species within the genus Sorghum, displaying varying degrees of tolerance to environmental stress.
- The genus Sorghum is extremely versatile and includes various crop species cultivated for their edible grains, sorghum syrup, and hay production.