Kosteletzya (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of herbs of southeastern United States and tropical America and Africa.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Kosteletzya is a small genus of herbs that thrive in tropical America and Africa as well as the southeastern United States.
- Kosteletzya species have large showy flowers and heart-shaped leaves, which distinguish them from other herbs.
- In the southeastern United States, kosteletzya is commonly found in marshy areas and near waterways.
- The kosteletzya genus is composed of about five to seven species of herbs, all of which have unique characteristics.
- Kosteletzya virginica, a type of kosteletzya found in the southeastern United States, has been used in traditional medicine for various purposes.