genus Sorbus

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genus Sorbus - a genus of shrubs or trees of the family Rosaceae having feathery leaves

rosid dicot genus - a genus of dicotyledonous plants

family Rosaceae, Rosaceae, rose family - a large family of dicotyledonous plants of order Rosales; have alternate leaves and five-petaled flowers with numerous stamens

mountain ash - any of various trees of the genus Sorbus

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The genus Sorbus mostly distributed in Northern Hemisphere, comprises about 250 species of trees and shrubs.

In vitro Antidiabetic Activities of Two Sorbus Species

The rowan tree, mountain ash and whitebeam, which all belong to the genus Sorbus, carry abundant crops of berries from autumn onwards and provide some fantastic autumn leaf colour as well.

Berried treasures for winter birds; As the colder weather sets in, HANNAH STEPHENSON offers some tips on the best plants to grow for berries which will not only add colour to your garden but attract birds as well

They perch high up in trees before descending to strip a berrying tree - they have favourites such as rowan and other species under the genus Sorbus.