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chaenactis

chaenactis

9.9
A plant with long stalks and white or yellow flowers like a daisy that grows in dry places
  • noun
  • /ˌkeɪnˈæktɪs/
  • Specialized
: chaenactis
  • The dry slopes of California are home to several species of chaenactis.

Examples

  • The white blossoms of chaenactis contrasted beautifully with the desert landscape.

  • Botanists studied the unique flower structure of chaenactis in the field.

  • The chaenactis blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Many gardeners love chaenactis for its vibrant flowers.

  • The dry slopes of California are home to several species of chaenactis.

  • The white blossoms of chaenactis contrasted beautifully with the desert landscape.

  • Botanists studied the unique flower structure of chaenactis in the field.

Surface Forms

chaenactis singular
chaenactises plural

Etymology

Chaenactis comes from Greek parts chaen- meaning 'open' and -actis meaning 'ray'. So the name pictures 'open rays', like the plant's long stalks and funnel-shaped flowers, which helps explain why the name is used for this daisy-like plant.