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Agrostemma

Agrostemma

9.9
A group of flowering plants like the corn cockle
  • noun
  • /əˈɡrɒstəmə/
  • Specialized
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  • Agrostemma is most famously represented by the corn cockle, once common in European grain fields.

Examples

  • Gardeners sometimes plant Agrostemma for its delicate, showy flowers.

  • Researchers studied various species within the Agrostemma genus for their ecological impact.

  • The Agrostemma plant blooms in the summer.

  • Many gardeners love the beauty of Agrostemma flowers.

  • Agrostemma, particularly the corn cockle, was once a common sight in the fields of Europe.

  • Many people enjoy planting Agrostemma in their gardens due to its vibrant and attractive blooms.

  • The genus Agrostemma includes several species appreciated for their ornamental qualities.

Compounds

Agrostemma githago
  • UK
9.9

A plant from Europe that lives one year, with purple trumpet flowers and poisonous seeds

Surface Forms

Agrostemma singular
Agrostemmas plural

Etymology

Agrostemma comes from Greek parts agros 'field' and stemma 'wreath'. Think of a small garland in a field—this helps remember that Agrostemma is the name for a group of wild field flowers, like the corn cockle.