Genus Telopea (Noun)
Meaning
Australian evergreen shrubs: waratahs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Telopea consists of a small group of Australian evergreen shrubs commonly known as the waratahs.
- Telopea is a genus of flowering plants that includes the iconic English and Victorian cultivars but primarily consists of Australian native species.
- As one of the most recognizable Australian symbols, the genus Telopea displays exceptional growth patterns and seasonal adaptations.
- Due to its strong adaptation to shifting environmental conditions, the genus Telopea has a favorable chance of survival over other species.
- The unique characteristic of the Telopea genus involves growing the waratah as a very rare and sometimes nearly extinct plant species.