Nyctaginia
- noun
- /nɪkˈtædʒɪniə/
- Specialized
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Nyctaginia
- The genus Nyctaginia contains only one known species.
Examples
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The rare Nyctaginia can be found in sandy soils across the southern United States.
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The Nyctaginia plant is known for its unique flowers.
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Botanists have studied Nyctaginia for its unique floral structure.
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Did you see the Nyctaginia blooming in the garden?
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Botanists have studied Nyctaginia for its unique floral structure.
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The genus Nyctaginia contains only one known species.
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The rare Nyctaginia can be found in sandy soils across the southern United States.
Compounds
- Specialized
A long-lived plant from southwestern United States and northern Mexico with sticky stems, thick underground roots, and deep red flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nyctaginia comes from the Greek root nyct- meaning 'night', the same idea you see in the word 'nocturnal'. Many plants in its family often open their flowers in the evening, so a helpful way to remember Nyctaginia is to think of a plant that shows its blooms at night.
