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Craspedia

Craspedia

9.9
A small plant from Australia and New Zealand that has bright round yellow flowers used in bouquets
  • noun
  • /ˈkræspɪdiə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Craspedia
  • Many gardens in Australia feature Craspedia for its drought tolerance and unique appearance.

Examples

  • Craspedia is often used in floral arrangements for its striking yellow, spherical blooms.

  • The florist recommended adding Craspedia to the bouquet for a touch of bright color.

  • The Craspedia blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • I bought a Craspedia for my garden.

  • Craspedia is often used in floral arrangements for its striking yellow, spherical blooms.

  • Many gardens in Australia feature Craspedia for its drought tolerance and unique appearance.

  • The florist recommended adding Craspedia to the bouquet for a touch of bright color.

Synonyms

genus Craspedia
vsCraspedia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering herbs from Australia and New Zealand with round yellow flower heads

is the shorter name form without the taxonomic label
billy buttons
vsCraspedia
  • Australian
9.9

A small plant with round bright yellow flower heads used in bouquets

is the formal genus term covering all species not just cultivated ones

Compounds

genus Craspedia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering herbs from Australia and New Zealand with round yellow flower heads

Surface Forms

Craspedia singular
Craspedias plural

Etymology

Craspedia comes from the Greek word kraspedon, meaning 'edge' or 'border'. A helpful way to remember it is to picture the plant's bright, round flower heads like yellow buttons with a neat edge, which is why Craspedia names these spherical blooms.