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Agalinis

Agalinis

9.9
A small plant with purple, white, or pink flowers that partly lives on other plants
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The prairie was dotted with the delicate flowers of Agalinis during late summer.

Examples

  • Some conservation efforts focus on protecting native Agalinis from habitat loss.

  • I spotted an Agalinis flower blooming in the garden.

  • Botanists have noted that Agalinis species tend to thrive in open, sunny habitats.

  • The Agalinis plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil.

  • The prairie was dotted with the delicate flowers of Agalinis during late summer.

  • Some conservation efforts focus on protecting native Agalinis from habitat loss.

  • I spotted an Agalinis flower blooming in the garden.

Synonyms

Gerardia
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  • Specialized
9.9

A plant with bright pink, purple and yellow flowers that lives for one year or longer

is defined by semiparasitic habit, flower colors, and native range

Surface Forms

Agalinis singular
Agalinises plural

Etymology

Agalinis comes from old Greek plant names and probably means something like 'delicate' or 'pleasant'. So this name is a helpful way to remember the small, pretty wildflowers of the genus.