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Limnanthes

Limnanthes

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A group of flowering plants called meadowfoam that grow in western North America
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Limnanthes
  • Farmers sometimes cultivate Limnanthes for its oil-rich seeds.

Examples

  • Limnanthes is valued for its delicate white and yellow flowers in spring gardens.

  • The wetlands were filled with blooming Limnanthes after the winter rains.

  • Look at how the Limnanthes sways in the breeze!

  • The Limnanthes flowers bloom beautifully in spring.

  • In California, Limnanthes blooms beautifully in the springtime, covering fields with delicate white flowers.

  • The gardener chose Limnanthes for its ability to attract pollinators and enrich the soil.

  • During the field trip, students learned about Limnanthes and its importance in local ecosystems.

Surface Forms

Limnanthes main

Etymology

Limnanthes comes from Greek parts limn- 'marsh' and -anthes 'flower', so the name means 'marsh flower'. That fits this group of meadow flowers that bloom in wet places in western North America and are often called meadowfoam.