Genus Talinum (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of mainly American more-or-less succulent herbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Talinum is a relatively small genus with approximately 80 species of fleshy-leaved herbs that thrive in dry areas and poor soil.
- Genus talinum commonly consists of short-lived annual or perennial plants exhibiting rounded, flattened or cylindrical stems.
- The North American talinum species are commonly referred to as jewels of the desert because of their succulent leaves and bright colors.
- These seedlings of genus talinum plant are best started indoors, 6-8 weeks before the last frost of the season in your region.
- Talinum of genus talinum, is a little-known, low-maintenance annual flowering plant that also serves as a succulent variety.