Saussurea (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of herbs of temperate and cool regions of Eurasia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Saussurea is a genus of herbs that are commonly found in the mountainous regions of Eurasia.
- The genus Saussurea consists of about 300 species of flowering plants that are native to temperate and cool regions of Eurasia.
- Saussurea costus is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas and is used in traditional medicine.
- The flowers of Saussurea are typically purple, blue, or white and are arranged in a dense head at the top of the stem.
- Saussurea plants are often found growing in alpine meadows and rocky outcrops in the mountainous regions of Eurasia.