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Haplopappus

Haplopappus

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A plant from North or South America with yellow flowers that lives many years
  • noun
  • /ˌhæpləˈpæpəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The bright yellow flowers of Haplopappus attract a variety of pollinators during spring.

Examples

  • The rare Haplopappus can be found in the arid regions of Chile.

  • Botanists are still debating which species truly belong to the genus Haplopappus.

  • The Haplopappus species thrives in dry environments.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Haplopappus for its vibrant yellow flowers.

  • The bright yellow flowers of Haplopappus attract a variety of pollinators during spring.

  • Botanists are still debating which species truly belong to the genus Haplopappus.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Haplopappus for its vibrant yellow flowers.

Compounds

Haplopappus acaulis
  • Specialized
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A dark green mountain plant with stiff leaves that grow in small clumps and yellow flower heads

Haplopappus phyllocephalus
  • Specialized
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A small plant with bristly leaves and pale yellow flowers that grows in the southern United States and Mexico

Haplopappus spinulosus
  • Specialized
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A slender plant with slightly hairy leaves and yellow flower heads

Surface Forms

Haplopappus singular
Haplopappi plural

Etymology

Haplopappus comes from Greek parts: haplo- meaning 'single' and pappus meaning the fluffy 'parachute' of seed hairs like a dandelion. So the name points to the plant's simple seed tuft and helps explain why botanists call these yellow-flowering shrubs Haplopappus.