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genus tephrosia

 

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Noun genus tephrosia has 1 sense
  1. Tephrosia, genus Tephrosia - genus of tropical and subtropical herbs or shrubs: hoary peas
    --1 is a kind of rosid dicot genus
    --1 is a member of Papilionoideae, subfamily Papilionoideae
    --1 has members: hoary pea

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Genus Tephrosia

Description:

The genus Tephrosia refers to a diverse group of flowering plants belonging to the Fabaceae family. It includes approximately 500 known species, which are predominantly found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. These plants are known for their beautiful flowers, distinctive compound leaves, and their ability to fix nitrogen in the soil, which contributes to their ecological importance.

Sample sentences:

  1. The genus Tephrosia is commonly cultivated for its ornamental value.
  2. Some species within the genus Tephrosia are utilized for their medicinal properties.
  3. A researcher discovered a new species of Tephrosia in the rainforests of Madagascar.
  4. Tephrosia plants are often used in traditional herbal remedies.

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