Erysimum
- noun
- /ˈɛrɪsɪməm/
- Specialized
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Erysimum
- Many gardeners plant Erysimum for its rich array of colors and long flowering period.
Examples
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Several species of Erysimum are native to Europe and North America.
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I saw an Erysimum at the botanical garden.
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Erysimum thrives in well-drained soils and full sunlight conditions.
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The Erysimum plants bloomed beautifully in the garden.
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Many gardeners plant Erysimum for its vibrant flowers that attract butterflies.
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The Erysimum species is known for its ability to bloom in challenging environments.
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I admire the sweet fragrance of the Erysimum that fills the garden in spring.
Compounds
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A plant with orange-yellow flowers that grows in prairies in parts of North America
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A plant that lives two or three years with bright orange yellow flowers in western North America
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A thin European plant in the mustard family with yellow flowers that often grows as an unwanted weed
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A plant with bright yellow or orange fragrant flowers that often grows on old walls
Surface Forms
Etymology
Erysimum comes from an old Greek name for a plant. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the start Erys- as meaning 'red', because many wallflowers have bright, warm flowers. So Erysimum now names a group of colorful wallflowers.
