Teucrium (Noun)
Meaning
Large widely distributed genus of perennial herbs or shrubs or subshrubs; native to Mediterranean region to western Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Teucrium chamaedrys, also known as wall germander, is a low-growing shrub commonly used in landscaping for its drought tolerance.
- The teucrium genus comprises over 300 species of flowering plants, many of which are cultivated for their ornamental value.
- Teucrium fruticans is a popular ornamental plant in warm climates due to its silvery-gray foliage and purple flowers.
- Teucrium species are often used in traditional medicine, particularly in the Mediterranean region, for their purported health benefits.
- The genus teucrium is named after King Teucer of Troy, and many of its species have been used in herbal remedies for centuries.