Genus Stachys (Noun)
Meaning
Large genus of usually woolly or hairy herbs or subshrubs or shrubs; temperate eastern hemisphere; tropical Australasia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Stachys is a large and diverse group of plants that can be found in temperate and tropical regions around the world.
- Stachys byzantina, also known as lamb's ear, is a popular ornamental plant in the genus Stachys that is prized for its soft, fuzzy leaves.
- The genus Stachys includes a wide range of plants, from small, delicate herbs to larger, shrub-like species.
- Many species in the genus Stachys are used in traditional medicine, particularly in Asia and Europe, where they have been valued for their healing properties for centuries.
- Plants in the genus Stachys are often aromatic and are used in cooking and herbal remedies, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine.