Seriphidium (Noun)
Meaning
Woody plants grown chiefly for their silver or grey and often aromatic foliage; formerly included in the genus Artemisia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Seriphidium plants are often used as ornamental shrubs due to their attractive foliage.
- The gardening store sold seriphidium, alongside artemisia and wormwood, as part of their collection of woody, grey-leaved plants.
- Some species of seriphidium can help repel mosquitoes and other pests, making them a popular choice for outdoor landscaping.
- A hybrid between a seriphidium and a related plant was discovered in a botanical garden.
- Seriphidium shrubs tend to thrive in arid environments due to their drought-tolerant properties.