Genus Spinacia (Noun)
Meaning
Spinach.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Scientists have identified Spinacia oleracea as the primary species within the genus Spinacia used for human consumption.
- The genus Spinacia is a small group of plants within the family Amaranthaceae, native to central and western Asia.
- Genus Spinacia contains three recognized species of cultivated spinach, all originating from the same region.
- Research indicates that the genus Spinacia is closely related to other agricultural crops such as beet and chard.
- Cultivation of the genus Spinacia for its edible leaves dates back thousands of years.