phlomis

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A mint-family plant with dense rings of lipped flowers and attractive leaves

noun
/ˈfloʊmɪs/

Specialized

: 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

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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

Phlomis fruticosa

Specialized

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

genus Phlomis

Specialized

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

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.