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Pyxidanthera

Pyxidanthera

9.9
A low evergreen plant called pyxie that forms a flat mat in sandy places
  • noun
  • /ˌpɪksɪˈdænθərə/
  • Specialized
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  • The rare Pyxidanthera carpets the sandy pine barrens with its delicate pink flowers.

Examples

  • Botanists are studying the habitat requirements of Pyxidanthera to aid conservation efforts.

  • The Pyxidanthera plant thrives in rocky, acidic soils.

  • The low-growing Pyxidanthera is sometimes called 'pyxie moss' in local communities.

  • Many gardeners love Pyxidanthera for its beautiful flowers.

  • The low-growing Pyxidanthera is sometimes called 'pyxie moss' in local communities.

  • Many gardeners love Pyxidanthera for its beautiful flowers.

  • The rare Pyxidanthera carpets the sandy pine barrens with its delicate pink flowers.

Surface Forms

Pyxidanthera singular
Pyxidanthera plural

Etymology

Pyxidanthera comes from Greek parts pyxi- meaning 'box' and -anthera meaning 'anther', the pollen part of a flower. So the name shows the plant's pollen parts sit like a small box, and that is why people sometimes call it 'pyxie' or 'pyxie moss'.