Mercurialis (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of slender herbs belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mercurialis annua is an annual herb that grows in many parts of the world, often found in woodland edges and waste ground.
- The genus Mercurialis consists of about a dozen species of slender herbs that are native to Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa.
- Mercurialis perennis is a perennial herb that is native to Europe and western Asia, often found in woodland and shaded areas.
- The plants of the genus Mercurialis are often dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are found on separate plants.
- Mercurialis annua is a weed that can be found in many gardens and agricultural fields, where it can outcompete crops for water and nutrients.