Oxytropis (Noun)
Meaning
Large widely-distributed genus of evergreen shrubs or subshrubs having odd-pinnate leaves and racemose or spicate flowers each having a pea-like corolla with a clawed petal.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Oxytropis is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants that can be found in many parts of the world.
- The botanical garden featured a variety of oxytropis species, showcasing their unique pea-like flowers.
- In the mountainous regions, oxytropis plants thrive in the rocky terrain, adapting to the harsh conditions.
- The odd-pinnate leaves of the oxytropis shrubs provided a striking contrast to the surrounding foliage.
- Researchers studied the oxytropis genus to better understand its evolutionary history and distribution patterns.