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Othonna

Othonna

9.9
A group of small plants like herbs or bushes in the daisy family that grow in western Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Othonna
  • The rare succulent Othonna thrives in the arid regions of western Africa.

Examples

  • Some Othonna species are cultivated as ornamental plants for their unusual foliage.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Othonna for its drought resistance.

  • Botanists have recently discovered a new species within the Othonna genus.

  • The Othonna plant thrives in arid conditions.

  • Botanists have recently discovered a new species within the Othonna genus.

  • Some Othonna species are cultivated as ornamental plants for their unusual foliage.

  • The rare succulent Othonna thrives in the arid regions of western Africa.

Surface Forms

Othonna singular
Othonnas plural

Etymology

Othonna is the plant name for a group of African daisy plants. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the root othon- as like the word for 'cloth' or 'soft', because many Othonna species have soft, cloth-like leaves, so Othonna refers to this small group of soft-leaved or succulent plants.