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Chimaphila

Chimaphila

9.9
A small group of evergreen plants that grow on forest floors and have shiny leaves
  • noun
  • /ˌkaɪməˈfaɪlə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Chimaphila plants thrive in shaded areas.

Examples

  • Botanists studied the medicinal properties of Chimaphila as part of their research on native plants.

  • I found a beautiful Chimaphila during my hike.

  • Chimaphila species are often found in shady woodlands and forest floors.

  • The vibrant green leaves of Chimaphila remain through the winter months.

  • Chimaphila species are often found in shady woodlands and forest floors.

  • The vibrant green leaves of Chimaphila remain through the winter months.

  • The Chimaphila plants thrive in shaded areas.

Compounds

Chimaphila corymbosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant from Europe and Asia with white or pink flowers in a flat cluster

Surface Forms

Chimaphila singular
Chimaphilas plural

Etymology

Chimaphila comes from Greek parts cheima 'winter' and phila 'loving', so it means 'winter-lover'. That's why the name fits these small evergreen herbs, which keep their glossy leaves through the winter.