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Conospermum

Conospermum

9.9
An Australian shrub or small tree with dense spikes of small flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Conospermum, or smoke bush, is valued for its soft, cloud-like blooms in Australian gardens.

Examples

  • Several species of Conospermum thrive in sandy heathlands of Western Australia.

  • Botanists are studying the pollination mechanisms of Conospermum plants.

  • The Conospermum species are often found in arid regions.

  • Have you seen the Conospermum blooming this season?

  • Several species of Conospermum thrive in sandy heathlands of Western Australia.

  • The Conospermum, or smoke bush, is valued for its soft, cloud-like blooms in Australian gardens.

  • Have you seen the Conospermum blooming this season?

Synonyms

genus Conospermum
vsConospermum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of Australian bushes and small trees with tight clusters of small flowers, often called smoke bushes

is the single-word name used for the same plant group

Compounds

genus Conospermum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of Australian bushes and small trees with tight clusters of small flowers, often called smoke bushes

Surface Forms

Conospermum singular
Conospermums plural
Conosperma singular

Etymology

The word Conospermum comes from the Greek parts konos 'cone' and sperma 'seed'. So think 'cone-seed' because the name refers to the plant's small cone-shaped seeds, which helps you remember this Australian smoke bush.