Zenobia (plant) facts for kids
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Zenobia is a genus of small shrubs in the family Ericaceae. There is only one species in this genus — Zenobia pulverulenta from bogs of south-east of USA. The common English name of this plant is Honeycup.
It is an evergreen plant with blue-green leaves and small white flowers in the shape of bells.
The genus was named in honour of Zenobia Septimia (240 — after 274), Queen of Palmira.
Honeycup is cultivated as a garden plant.
See also
In Spanish: Zenobia (planta) para niños
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