Saururus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Saururaceae: lizard's-tails.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Saururus is a type of flowering plant commonly found in wetland areas with its distinctive tail-like inflorescence.
- In the Saururaceae family, the genus Saururus contains two main species: Saururus cernuus and Saururus chinensis.
- Saururus cernuus, also known as lizard's-tail or American lizard's-tail, belongs to the Saururus genus.
- The Saururus genus is a part of the order Piperales, consisting of unique and diverse plant species.
- Saururus chinensis, commonly known as Chinese lizard's-tail or Chinese saururus, has edible rhizomes and is used in traditional medicine.