Helianthemum (Noun)
Meaning
Any plant of the genus Helianthemum; vigorous plants of stony alpine meadows and dry scrub regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Helianthemum plants are often seen thriving in the dry regions due to their extremely low water requirement.
- Rock roses are another name for the diverse group of flowering plants, specifically helianthemum.
- The meadows provide the ideal stony yet fertile soil required by helianthemum, as observed by many botanists.
- Helianthemum varieties such as Frosty Pink and Wise Guy get their name due to flowers coming in different shades of pink and their varying growth aspects.
- Helianthemum is one of the primary indicators used by researchers to detect stress response patterns to recurring extreme heat.