Swertia Speciosa (Noun)
Meaning
Tall herb with panicles of white flowers flushed with green; northwestern United States; sometimes placed in genus Swertia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Swertia speciosa is a tall herb that produces panicles of white flowers flushed with green in the early summer months.
- The botanical name Swertia speciosa is sometimes used interchangeably with the genus name Swertia to refer to the same plant species.
- Swertia speciosa is native to the northwestern United States, where it can be found growing in mountain meadows and along streams.
- In some plant classifications, Swertia speciosa is placed within the genus Swertia, although other taxonomists group it differently.
- The showy white flowers of Swertia speciosa are a popular choice for wildflower gardens and meadow plantings in temperate climates.