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Argyreia

Argyreia

9.9
A group of woody climbing plants from tropical Asia and Australia
  • noun
  • /ɑːrˈdʒɪr.i.ə/
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Argyreia are known for their large, showy flowers and vigorous growth.

Examples

  • The leaves of Argyreia have a silvery underside, giving the plant its distinctive appearance.

  • Botanists discovered a new species of Argyreia in the forests of Southeast Asia.

  • The Argyreia plant is known for its beautiful flowers.

  • Have you seen the Argyreia growing in the garden?

  • Botanists discovered a new species of Argyreia in the forests of Southeast Asia.

  • Several species of Argyreia are known for their large, showy flowers and vigorous growth.

  • The leaves of Argyreia have a silvery underside, giving the plant its distinctive appearance.

Synonyms

genus Argyreia
vsArgyreia
  • Australian
9.9

A group of woody climbing plants from tropical Asia and Australia in the morning glory family

uses the common family name in everyday wording rather than scientific form

Compounds

genus Argyreia
  • Australian
9.9

A group of woody climbing plants from tropical Asia and Australia in the morning glory family

Peperomia argyreia
  • Specialized
9.8

A small indoor plant with round green leaves striped like a watermelon

Surface Forms

Argyreia singular
Argyrei plural

Etymology

Argyreia comes from the Greek root argyros meaning 'silver', because many of these climbing plants have silvery undersides to their leaves. A helpful way to remember it is that the same root is in Argentina, a country named for silver, so the name points to the plant's shiny, silver look.