Haplopappus (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of North and South American perennial herbs or shrubs with yellow flowers; in some classifications include species placed in other genera especially Hazardia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Haplopappus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, commonly known as the goldenbush or silktassel.
- The genus Haplopappus is often associated with dry, open areas such as deserts and grasslands.
- Several species of Haplopappus are considered to be part of the genus Hazardia by some taxonomists.
- Haplopappus is characterized by its yellow flowers, which are typically arranged in clusters or corymbs.
- The leaves of Haplopappus species are often silvery-gray or waxy, and may be narrow and needle-like or wider and ovate.