Xyris
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A marsh plant with yellow flowers that grows mainly in America
- noun
- /ˈzaɪrɪs/
- Specialized
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Xyris
- Botanists discovered a new species of Xyris in the wetland reserve.
Examples
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Many species of Xyris are important for supporting wildlife in their native habitats.
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The marsh was covered with Xyris blooming in the summer sun.
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Look at that beautiful Xyris by the pond!
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The Xyris plants bloom beautifully in the wetlands.
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The marsh was covered with Xyris blooming in the summer sun.
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Many species of Xyris are important for supporting wildlife in their native habitats.
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The Xyris plants bloom beautifully in the wetlands.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Xyris comes from an old Greek root xyr- meaning 'razor' or 'knife', a helpful way to remember that these marsh plants often have long, narrow, blade-like leaves. That's why the name fits a wetland plant with bright yellow flowers.
