Tofieldia
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A group of small plants that come back every year and grow in cool, wet places
- proper noun
- Specialized
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Tofieldia
- The botanist discovered a rare Tofieldia growing along the riverbank.
Examples
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Members of the genus Tofieldia are sometimes confused with similar-looking lilies.
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Did you see the Tofieldia flowers blooming this spring?
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Tofieldia species prefer moist habitats in cool climates.
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The Tofieldia plant thrives in shaded areas.
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Tofieldia species prefer moist habitats in cool climates.
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In the garden, the rare Tofieldia adds a unique touch with its delicate flowers.
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The professor presented her research on Tofieldia at the botanical conference.
Surface Forms
Tofieldia main
Etymology
Tofieldia comes from the surname Tofield plus the Latin ending -ia used for plant groups. So Tofieldia basically means 'Tofield's plant', a simple image to remember that it names a group of herbs that grow in cool meadows and wet places.
