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Parochetus

Parochetus

9.9
A small flowering plant in the pea family with blue flowers and shamrock-like leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The leaves of Parochetus resemble those of a shamrock, hence its common name.

Examples

  • The flower of the Parochetus is a striking blue, making it a popular ornamental plant.

  • Botanists discovered a thriving patch of Parochetus in the Himalayan foothills.

  • The Parochetus plant is known for its vibrant flowers.

  • Have you ever seen a Parochetus in bloom?

  • Botanists discovered a thriving patch of Parochetus in the Himalayan foothills.

  • The flower of the Parochetus is a striking blue, making it a popular ornamental plant.

  • The leaves of Parochetus resemble those of a shamrock, hence its common name.

Synonyms

Parochetus communis
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  • Specialized
9.9

A low plant that spreads along the ground with three-part leaves and bright blue flowers

is the taxonomic genus referring to that single species rather than the species name
shamrock pea
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  • UK
9.9

A low plant that spreads along the ground with leaves in groups of three and bright blue flowers

is the genus name that denotes this single species rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Parochetus singular
Parochetus plural

Etymology

Parochetus is the scientific name for the 'shamrock pea', a single small plant in the 'pea family'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Parochetus as a blue, pea-like flower with three-part leaves like a shamrock, so the name points to that little pea that looks like a shamrock.