prenanthes

• Род североамериканских и азиатских многолетних трав, характеризующихся перисто-рассечёнными листьями и мелкими головками поникающих желтоватых или пурпурных цветков; иногда включает виды, часто относимые к роду Набалус.

A genus of North American and Asiatic perennial herbs characterized by pinnatisect leaves and small heads of drooping yellowish to purple flowers; sometimes includes species often placed in the genus Nabalus.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Botanical genusC2formalscientific

   A genus of North American and Asiatic perennial herbs characterized by pinnatisect leaves and small, drooping flower heads that range in color from yellowish to purple.

   Ботанический род

   • Prenanthes species are commonly found in woodland areas of North America.
   • The drooping yellowish flowers of Prenanthes are distinctive in late summer.
   • Botanists sometimes classify certain Prenanthes species under the genus Nabalus.

   Synonymsrattlesnake root