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Martynia

Martynia

9.9
Group of flowering plants with hooked seed pods from warm places
  • noun
  • /mɑrˈtɪniə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Martynia genus is notable for its unusual hooked seed pods.

Examples

  • Some gardeners cultivate Martynia for its ornamental value and unique appearance.

  • The Martynia plant is known for its unique flowers.

  • Botanists have studied Martynia species for their adaptations to dry habitats.

  • Have you ever seen a Martynia in bloom?

  • Botanists have studied Martynia species for their adaptations to dry habitats.

  • Some gardeners cultivate Martynia for its ornamental value and unique appearance.

  • The Martynia genus is notable for its unusual hooked seed pods.

Synonyms

Proboscidea
vsMartynia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants from the Americas with curved seed pods called devil's claws

is native more broadly to tropical or subtropical regions

Compounds

Martynia annua
  • Specialized
9.9

A spreading plant with bell-shaped flowers and horned fruit from Central America and the West Indies

Martynia arenaria
  • Specialized
9.9

A flowering plant with unusual flowers and seed pods that grows in dry places

Martynia fragrans
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant with fragrant flowers

Surface Forms

Martynia singular
Martynias plural

Etymology

The word Martynia names a group of flowering plants and comes from the surname of the English botanist Martyn. So, Martynia was 'named after' John Martyn, and you can remember it as a plant that carries a person's name.