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Pholistoma

Pholistoma

9.9
A group of small wild plants with bristly stems and small flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The bristly stems of Pholistoma distinguish it from other local wildflowers.

Examples

  • Botanists have identified several species within the genus Pholistoma.

  • Pholistoma can often be found growing in shaded canyons throughout southern California.

  • The Pholistoma plant thrives in arid conditions.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of Pholistoma flowers.

  • In the wild, Pholistoma attracts various pollinators with its small, colorful flowers.

  • Many hikers enjoy spotting Pholistoma along the trails in the rugged terrain of Arizona.

  • The unique bristly stems of Pholistoma make it a distinct feature in the desert landscape.

Synonyms

genus Pholistoma
vsPholistoma
  • Specialized
9.9

Low spreading wild plants that grow in the southwestern United States

includes bristly stems and small flowers as identifying details

Compounds

genus Pholistoma
  • Specialized
9.9

Low spreading wild plants that grow in the southwestern United States

Surface Forms

Pholistoma singular
Pholistomas plural

Etymology

The word Pholistoma can be remembered by splitting it into pholi-, which sounds like foli- used in 'foliage' meaning 'leaf', and -stoma, a Greek root meaning 'mouth'. A helpful image is small, mouth-like flowers among bristly leaves, which fits this little herb and its small flowers.