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Cycloloma

Cycloloma

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A group of plants with only one species that forms a tumbleweed
  • noun
  • /ˌsaɪkloʊˈloʊmə/
  • Specialized
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  • Cycloloma is a monotypic genus, comprising only Cycloloma atriplicifolium as its species.

Examples

  • The dry stems of Cycloloma are commonly seen tumbling across the plains in late summer.

  • Botanists studied the unique seed dispersal mechanism of Cycloloma in the prairie ecosystem.

  • Cycloloma is a monotypic genus, comprising only Cycloloma atriplicifolium as its species.

  • The Cycloloma plant is often mistaken for other species.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Cycloloma for its unique appearance.

  • The dry stems of Cycloloma are commonly seen tumbling across the plains in late summer.

  • Botanists studied the unique seed dispersal mechanism of Cycloloma in the prairie ecosystem.

Synonyms

Cycloloma atriplicifolium
vsCycloloma
  • Specialized
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A bushy annual weed from central North America with small greenish flowers and winged seeds

is the genus that contains only that single species

Compounds

Cycloloma atriplicifolium
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A bushy annual weed from central North America with small greenish flowers and winged seeds

Surface Forms

Cycloloma singular
Cyclolomas plural

Etymology

Cycloloma comes from Greek parts cyclo- meaning 'circle' and -loma meaning 'edge' or 'fringe', and you can remember cyclo- by thinking of the word cycle or a 'circle'. The name fits the plant because it has winged, round edges and often tumbles like a little wheel across the plains, helping it spread its seeds.