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polemoniaceous

polemoniaceous

9.9
Plants in the phlox family that often have colorful flowers
  • adjective
  • /ˌpɒlɪməˈneɪʃəs/
  • Specialized
: polemoniáceo
  • Many polemoniaceous species are popular in gardens for their colorful blooms.

Examples

  • Phlox, a common garden flower, is a well-known polemoniaceous genus.

  • Many polemoniaceous species thrive in dry, rocky soils.

  • The scientist studied the distinctive reproductive structures of several polemoniaceous plants.

  • The polemoniaceous flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

  • Many polemoniaceous species are popular in gardens for their colorful blooms.

  • Phlox, a common garden flower, is a well-known polemoniaceous genus.

  • The scientist studied the distinctive reproductive structures of several polemoniaceous plants.

Surface Forms

polemoniaceous positive

Etymology

Polemoniaceous comes from the plant name Polemonium plus the family ending -aceae, so it means 'of the Polemonium family'. This family includes familiar garden flowers like phlox, so polemoniaceous describes plants that are related to phlox.