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Dendranthema

Dendranthema

1 9.9
A group of flowering plants like chrysanthemums often sold by flower shops
  • noun
  • /ˌdɛn.drənˈθi.mə/
  • Specialized
: Dendranthema
  • Many florists prefer Dendranthema for their vibrant colors.

Examples

  • The Dendranthema plant blooms beautifully in the fall.

  • The bright flowers of Dendranthema are popular in autumn gardens.

  • Many florist shops sell Dendranthema varieties as decorative potted plants.

  • Taxonomists often debate whether Dendranthema should be separated from Chrysanthemum.

  • The florist arranged a beautiful bouquet featuring Dendranthema alongside other fall blooms.

  • Many gardeners prefer Dendranthema for their vibrant colors and long-lasting flowers.

  • During autumn, Dendranthema adds a splash of color to gardens with its variety of hues.

Synonyms

Chrysanthemum
vsDendranthema
3 7.2

A plant people grow in gardens for its large bright flowers

is narrower, naming the subset often treated as part of that genus
genus Dendranthema
vsDendranthema
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of flowering plants like chrysanthemums grown for bright flowers used by florists

is the shorter form without the word genus before the name

Compounds

genus Dendranthema
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A group of flowering plants like chrysanthemums grown for bright flowers used by florists

Surface Forms

Dendranthema singular
Dendranthemas plural

Etymology

Dendranthema comes from the Greek words dendron 'tree' and anthemon 'flower', so it literally means 'tree flower'. The name is used for a group of flowering plants closely related to the familiar chrysanthemum, which helps you remember they are a type of flower often sold by florists.