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Parietaria

Parietaria

9.9
Small green plant like a nettle that does not sting and often grows on walls
  • noun
  • /pəˌrɪəˈtɛrɪə/
  • Specialized
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  • The old stone wall was covered with Parietaria thriving in the cracks between the bricks.

Examples

  • Some people are allergic to the pollen produced by Parietaria plants.

  • The Parietaria plant thrives in urban environments.

  • During our botany walk, we identified several species within the genus Parietaria.

  • Many people are unaware of Parietaria growing in their gardens.

  • On our hike, we spotted many plants of the genus Parietaria growing out of the rocky soil.

  • The garden was filled with wildflowers, but I was particularly fascinated by the Parietaria that sprouted along the pathway.

  • In the city, you can often see Parietaria clinging to old brick walls, where it easily establishes itself.

Synonyms

genus Parietaria
vsParietaria
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small herb plants in the nettle family that do not sting

is the same classification but adds habitat and common growth places

Compounds

genus Parietaria
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small herb plants in the nettle family that do not sting

Surface Forms

Parietaria singular
Parietarias plural

Etymology

Parietaria comes from the Latin word paries, meaning 'wall'. These small herbs often grow on stone walls and in cracks, so the name is like calling them 'wall plants'.