genus tofieldia (Meaning)
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genus tofieldia (n)
genus of perennial herbs of cool temperate regions; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus tofieldia
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus tofieldia Sentence Examples
- Genus Tofieldia consists of perennial herbaceous plants found primarily in northern and temperate regions.
- The flowers of Tofieldia species are small and bell-shaped, with six tepals that may be white, pink, or yellow.
- The leaves of Tofieldia plants are narrow and grass-like, often with a sheathing base.
- Tofieldia species are not commonly cultivated, but some are grown as ornamental plants in rock gardens.
- The genus Tofieldia is named after the German physician and botanist, Johann Christoph Tode.
- Tofieldia glutinosa, also known as sticky tofieldia, is a species with sticky stems and leaves.
- Tofieldia pusilla, the smallest species in the genus, is only a few centimeters tall.
- Tofieldia species are important for pollinators, providing nectar and pollen.
- Some Tofieldia species contain compounds that have potential medicinal properties.
- The genus Tofieldia is classified within the family Tofieldiaceae, which includes several other closely related genera.
FAQs About the word genus tofieldia
genus of perennial herbs of cool temperate regions; sometimes placed in family Melanthiaceae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Genus Tofieldia consists of perennial herbaceous plants found primarily in northern and temperate regions.
The flowers of Tofieldia species are small and bell-shaped, with six tepals that may be white, pink, or yellow.
The leaves of Tofieldia plants are narrow and grass-like, often with a sheathing base.
Tofieldia species are not commonly cultivated, but some are grown as ornamental plants in rock gardens.
