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Melampodium

Melampodium

9.9
A small garden plant with bright yellow flowers that gardeners grow for decoration
  • noun
  • /ˌmɛləmˈpoʊdiəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : melampodio
  • In warm climates, melampodium is often used as a low-maintenance ornamental plant.

Examples

  • The Melampodium blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Melampodium as a low-maintenance ornamental genus.

  • She chose Melampodium for its resilience and bright yellow flowers.

  • The garden was filled with blooming Melampodium plants throughout the summer.

  • Many gardeners choose Melampodiums for their vibrant colors.

  • The garden was brightened by the cheerful yellow flowers of melampodium.

  • Many gardeners appreciate melampodium for its ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Compounds

Melampodium leucanthum
  • Specialized
9.9

A bushy plant from the southwestern United States with white flowers like small daisies

Surface Forms

Melampodium singular
Melampodiums plural

Etymology

Melampodium probably comes from Greek roots melan- 'black' and podion 'small foot'. A helpful image is a low plant with a little dark 'foot' holding up bright yellow flowers, and that picture helps you remember this group of ornamental plants.