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Lithophragma

Lithophragma

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A group of small plants that live more than one year and have small star-shaped flowers in western North America
  • noun
  • /ˌlɪθəˈfræɡmə/
  • Specialized
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  • We saw Lithophragma blooming along the rocky slopes during our hike in California.

Examples

  • The botanist collected a specimen of Lithophragma for further study in the lab.

  • Several species of Lithophragma are prized by gardeners for their delicate, star-shaped flowers.

  • The Lithophragma blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Lithophragma for its unique flowers.

  • Several species of Lithophragma are prized by gardeners for their delicate, star-shaped flowers.

  • The botanist collected a specimen of Lithophragma for further study in the lab.

  • We saw Lithophragma blooming along the rocky slopes during our hike in California.

Compounds

Lithophragma affine
  • Specialized
9.9

A perennial herb from California with small white flower clusters

Lithophragma affinis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small flowering plant from California that lives for several years and makes white spreading flowers

Lithophragma parviflorum
  • Specialized
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A small flowering plant with low leaves and thin stalks of white or pale pink flowers in northwestern North America

Surface Forms

Lithophragma singular
Lithophragmas plural

Etymology

Lithophragma comes from Greek parts litho- 'stone' and -phragma 'fence' or 'barrier'. You can see litho- in monolith ('a single large stone'), so the name paints a picture of plants that live among rocks. That's why Lithophragma is a handy name for a group of small herbs often found on rocky slopes.