Layia
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A plant from the western United States that lives for one year and has bright yellow or white daisy-like flowers
- noun
- /ˈleɪ.i.ə/
- Specialized
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Layia
- Many gardeners appreciate Layia for its bright, cheerful flowers.
Examples
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The fields were covered with blooming Layia during the spring.
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Botanists recently discovered a rare Layia species in the national park.
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Look at this beautiful Layia!
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The Layia plant blooms beautifully in spring.
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Many gardeners appreciate Layia for its bright, cheerful flowers.
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The fields were covered with blooming Layia during the spring.
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Botanists recently discovered a rare Layia species in the national park.
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Etymology
Layia is the name of a group of wildflowers and comes from the last name Lay, a person honored by botanists. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the common verb lay meaning 'to put down' — imagine bright flowers 'laid' across the ground, which fits these plants that often make bright patches in spring.