Subgenus Azalea (Noun)
Meaning
Group of evergreen or deciduous shrubs formerly considered a separate genus; now included in the genus Rhododendron.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The subgenus Azalea is a group of flowering plants that were once considered a separate genus but are now classified under Rhododendron.
- Azaleas, formerly classified as a separate genus, are now included in the subgenus Azalea of the genus Rhododendron.
- The subgenus Azalea consists of deciduous shrubs that are commonly known as azaleas and are widely cultivated for their showy flowers.
- Botanists have reclassified the subgenus Azalea as part of the larger genus Rhododendron, reflecting their close evolutionary relationship.
- The subgenus Azalea is characterized by its deciduous leaves and funnel-shaped flowers, distinguishing it from other members of the Rhododendron genus.