Subgenus Azaleastrum (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 azaleastrum is comprised of species that can grow as either compact, rounded shrubs or tall, upright shrubs with vibrant flowers.
- Originally, the genus azaleastrum was classified as a distinct group of flowering plants, but it has since been reclassified as a subgenus under Rhododendron.
- The flowers of subgenus azaleastrum typically have five petals and come in a range of colors, including pink, purple, and white.
- Subgenus azaleastrum contains around 25 species of flowering shrubs, many of which are popular ornamental plants in gardens.
- Scientists made the decision to reclassify azaleastrum as a subgenus within Rhododendron based on a comprehensive analysis of the plants' molecular characteristics.