Genus Teucrium (Noun)
Meaning
Large widely distributed genus of perennial herbs or shrubs or subshrubs; native to Mediterranean region to western Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Teucrium, comprising over 200 species, is notable for its diverse range of herbal and shrub variations.
- Germander, a member of the genus Teucrium, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries due to its various health benefits.
- Botanists have extensively studied the genus Teucrium, given its wide distribution across the Mediterranean region to western Asia.
- Teucrium polium, a species within the genus Teucrium, is commonly found in dry areas and is often used in herbal remedies.
- The genus Teucrium is often associated with Mediterranean landscapes, where many of its species thrive in the region's dry climate.