Zizia
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A group of North American plants in the carrot family with yellow flowers
- proper noun
- /ˈzɪziə/
- Specialized
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Zizia
- There are also Golden Alexanders (Zizia aurea) for early summer.
Examples
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As I walked along the trail, I noticed patches of Zizia, distinguished by their cheerful yellow flowers.
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In the spring, the garden was filled with bright blooms of Zizia as they attracted many pollinators.
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During our hike, we were delighted to see clusters of Zizia flowering by the stream, adding vibrant color to the landscape.
Surface Forms
Zizia main
Etymology
Zizia is the scientific name given in honour of the botanist Ziz, so a helpful way to remember it is 'Ziz's plant'. That's why Zizia refers to a genus of North American plants with bright yellow flowers in the carrot family.