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phlomis

phlomis

9.9
A mint-family plant with dense rings of lipped flowers and attractive leaves
  • noun
  • /ˈfloʊmɪs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : flomis
  • Several species of phlomis are prized for their drought resistance in Mediterranean gardens.

Examples

  • The garden features a border filled with phlomis and other aromatic perennials.

  • Bright yellow flowers distinguish the most common phlomis found in British gardens.

  • The garden featured beautiful phlomis plants.

  • I love the vibrant colors of phlomis flowers.

  • The garden features a border filled with phlomis and other aromatic perennials.

  • Several species of phlomis are prized for their drought resistance in Mediterranean gardens.

  • Bright yellow flowers distinguish the most common phlomis found in British gardens.

Synonyms

genus Phlomis
vsphlomis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants like herbs or small shrubs with soft hairy leaves in the mint family

focuses on garden cultivation for dense flower whorls and attractive foliage

Compounds

genus Phlomis
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of plants like herbs or small shrubs with soft hairy leaves in the mint family

Phlomis fruticosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A low, bushy plant with bright yellow or purple flowers often used in gardens

Surface Forms

phlomis singular
phlomises plural

Etymology

Phlomis comes from an old Greek name for a similar plant, possibly meaning 'tuft' or 'wool'. A helpful way to remember this is that many phlomis species have soft, woolly leaves and tight whorls of flowers, which fits the name.