Mitella Pentandra (Noun)
Meaning
Small plant with leaves in a basal cluster and tiny greenish flowers in slender racemes; northwestern North America to California and Colorado.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mitella pentandra is a small plant that thrives in shaded areas with moist soil, typically found in northwestern North America.
- The botanical garden featured a variety of rare plants, including the delicate mitella pentandra with its tiny greenish flowers.
- Mitella pentandra is often overlooked due to its small size, but its unique basal cluster of leaves makes it a fascinating specimen for botanists.
- In the spring, the forest floor is carpeted with a variety of wildflowers, including the slender racemes of mitella pentandra.
- The park ranger pointed out the mitella pentandra growing near the stream, explaining its unique characteristics and habitat requirements.