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xeranthemum

xeranthemum

9.9
A plant with silvery, papery flowers that keep their colour and shape when dried
  • noun
  • /ˌzɪərənˈθɛməm/
  • Specialized
: xerantemo
  • Gardeners often plant xeranthemum for its papery flowers that last through the winter.

Examples

  • The dried xeranthemum retained its silvery sheen long after being picked.

  • A bouquet of xeranthemum adds a unique charm to any floral arrangement.

  • The xeranthemum blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • I planted a xeranthemum in my garden last week.

  • A bouquet of xeranthemum adds a unique charm to any floral arrangement.

  • Gardeners often plant xeranthemum for its papery flowers that last through the winter.

  • The dried xeranthemum retained its silvery sheen long after being picked.

Compounds

Xeranthemum annuum
  • Specialized
9.9

A garden flower with purple blooms that stay bright when dried for bouquets

Surface Forms

xeranthemum singular
xeranthema plural

Etymology

The word xeranthemum comes from the Greek parts xero- meaning 'dry' and -anthemum meaning 'flower', the same -anthemum in chrysanthemum. So it literally means a 'dry flower', which fits the plant's papery blooms that keep their look even after drying.