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Echinops

Echinops

9.9
A plant with spiky leaves and round flower heads like a thistle
  • noun
  • /ˈɛkɪnɒps/
  • Specialized
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  • In my garden, the Echinops stands out with its unique, thistle-like flower heads and vibrant blue color.
  • Echinops thistle

Examples

  • Gardeners appreciate Echinops for attracting bees and butterflies.

  • The Echinops plant, commonly known as globe thistle, has striking spiny leaves and round, purple flowers.

  • Several species of Echinops are cultivated for their striking blue, spherical flowers.

  • The dry hillsides are dotted with blooming Echinops in midsummer.

  • The Echinops plant thrives in dry, sunny areas.

  • Many gardeners love Echinops for its unique appearance.

  • The Echinops species thrive in rocky soils, attracting various pollinators with their eye-catching blossoms.

Synonyms

globe thistle
vsEchinops
9.1

A plant with prickly leaves and round blue flower heads

is the genus term covering those individual plants

Surface Forms

Echinops singular
Echinopses plural

Etymology

Echinops comes from Greek parts echinos ('hedgehog' or 'sea urchin') and ops ('face' or 'appearance'), so the name means 'hedgehog-like' because the plant has round, spiky flower heads like a little hedgehog.