Spraguea (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of usually perennial herbs having deep woody taproots and flower heads of umbels or cymes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Spraguea umbellata is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family known for its deep woody taproots and umbel-shaped flower heads.
- The small genus of Spraguea consists of perennial herbs that typically thrive in dry environments with well-drained soil.
- Spraguea is characterized by its cyme-shaped flower heads that bloom in shades of white and yellow during the summer months.
- Botanists have been studying the unique characteristics of Spraguea, particularly its ability to store water in its deep taproots.
- Spraguea species are often found in dry regions with limited vegetation, where their ability to conserve water gives them a competitive advantage.