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Nemophila

Nemophila

9.7
A small plant with bright blue flowers often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • /nəˈmɒfɪlə/
  • Specialized
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  • The delicate Nemophila flowers covered the meadow in a sea of blue every spring.

Examples

  • In California, Nemophila is a popular choice for wildflower gardens and natural landscapes.

  • Did you see the Nemophila at the botanical garden?

  • Gardeners love to plant Nemophila for its charming baby blue blossoms and easy care.

  • The Nemophila flowers bloom beautifully in the spring.

  • Gardeners love to plant Nemophila for its charming baby blue blossoms and easy care.

  • In California, Nemophila is a popular choice for wildflower gardens and natural landscapes.

  • The delicate Nemophila flowers covered the meadow in a sea of blue every spring.

Compounds

Nemophila menziesii
  • Specialized
9.9

A small California plant with blue flowers that have dark spots

Nemophila aurita
  • Specialized
9.9

A small flowering plant that grows in California with violet flowers

Nemophila maculata
  • Specialized
9.9

An annual California plant with white flowers that have a dark purple spot on each petal

Surface Forms

Nemophila singular
Nemophilas plural

Etymology

The word Nemophila comes from Greek parts nemo- meaning 'wood' and -phila meaning 'loving'. So it literally means 'wood-loving', which helps you remember the small 'baby blue-eyes' flowers that often grow in open woods and shady fields.