genus heliophila (Meaning)
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genus heliophila (n)
genus of South African flowering herbs and subshrubs
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus heliophila
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus heliophila Sentence Examples
- The genus Heliophila comprises approximately 60 species of small, annual or perennial plants.
- Heliophila species are native to South Africa, particularly the Western Cape province.
- The leaves of Heliophila plants are simple and often lobed or divided.
- The flowers of Heliophila plants are showy, with four or five petals that are typically blue, violet, or white.
- Heliophila contains the popular garden plant "cornflower."
- The genus Heliophila belongs to the family Brassicaceae, commonly known as the mustard family.
- Heliophila species are often used as groundcovers or rock garden plants due to their low-growing habit.
- The seeds of Heliophila plants can be sown directly in the ground in early spring.
- Heliophila plants prefer well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
- The genus Heliophila is closely related to the genus Lobularia, which includes the widely cultivated sweet alyssum.
FAQs About the word genus heliophila
genus of South African flowering herbs and subshrubs
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Heliophila comprises approximately 60 species of small, annual or perennial plants.
Heliophila species are native to South Africa, particularly the Western Cape province.
The leaves of Heliophila plants are simple and often lobed or divided.
The flowers of Heliophila plants are showy, with four or five petals that are typically blue, violet, or white.
