Staphylea (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of small trees or shrubs of the family Staphylaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Staphylea pinnata is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to southern Europe and southwestern Asia.
- The flowers of Staphylea trifolia are small and white, arranged in drooping panicles that appear in late spring.
- Staphylea bumalda is often grown as an ornamental in gardens due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers.
- The fruit of Staphylea colchica is a leathery follicle that splits open to reveal several seeds.
- Staphylea trifolia is a versatile shrub that can be used as a specimen plant or in a hedge.