Saxifraga (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Saxifragaceae; large genus of usually perennial herbs of Arctic and cool regions of northern hemisphere: saxifrage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Saxifraga is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants in the family Saxifragaceae, commonly known as saxifrages or rockfoils.
- The saxifraga genus comprises over 470 species of flowering plants, many of which are found in the Arctic and mountainous regions of the northern hemisphere.
- Saxifraga oppositifolia, also known as purple saxifrage, is a popular species among alpine gardeners due to its vibrant purple flowers.
- In the wild, saxifraga species often thrive in rocky crevices and scree slopes, where other plants struggle to survive.
- Saxifraga is the type genus of the Saxifragaceae family, which also includes other notable genera such as Astilbe and Rodgersia.