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Spraguea

Spraguea

9.9
A group of plants that live many years with deep woody roots and flower clusters like an umbrella
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Members of Spraguea typically have woody taproots and produce blooms in umbels.

Examples

  • Botanists discovered a new species within the Spraguea genus during their expedition.

  • The deep-rooted perennials of Spraguea are noted for thriving in arid environments.

  • The Spraguea plant thrives in dry conditions.

  • Look at that beautiful Spraguea over there!

  • The researchers are studying the Spraguea genus for its unique adaptations to drought.

  • A field guide to native plants includes the Spraguea, known for its deep woody taproots.

  • During the workshop, participants learned to identify different species within the Spraguea genus.

Surface Forms

Spraguea singular
Spragueas plural

Etymology

Spraguea is probably named for a botanist called Sprague, with the plant-name ending -a that shows it is a group name. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'sprig' or 'sprout', small plant parts, so Spraguea refers to a group of long-lived herbs with deep, woody roots.