peganum

/pɛˈɡɑːnəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Nitrariaceae, native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

“The botanist studied the characteristics of the Peganum genus, particularly its unique flower shapes.”

Synonyms

  • gromwell
  • nitrate bush

Antonyms

  • nitrogen-poor plant