Genus Stanleya (Noun)
Meaning
Prince's plume.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Stanleya pinnata, commonly known as Prince's plume, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Stanleya found in western North America.
- The delicate yellow flowers of the genus Stanleya are highly attractive to hummingbirds and other pollinators.
- The genus Stanleya is a relatively small one, consisting of only five recognized species of flowering plants in the mustard family.
- In ideal conditions, plants of the genus Stanleya can grow quite tall, reaching heights of over 3 feet.
- The most recognizable characteristic of plants in the genus Stanleya is their highly branching habit.