Amorpha
- noun
- /əˈmɔrfə/
- Specialized
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Amorpha
- Several species of Amorpha are prized for their attractive purple flower spikes in gardens.
Examples
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Many North American prairies are home to native Amorpha plants.
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The botanist documented a new variety of Amorpha growing along the riverbank.
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The Amorpha plant thrives in dry conditions.
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Many species of Amorphae are native to North America.
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The plant Amorpha is commonly found in dry, sunny prairies alongside other flora.
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In North American grasslands, Amorpha species provide crucial habitat for pollinators.
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In landscaping, Amorpha canescens is valued for its ability to thrive in arid conditions.
Compounds
- Specialized
A hairy shrub from the west coast of the United States with red to indigo flower clusters
- Specialized
A dense shrub with fragrant leaves and dark purple flower clusters that grows on wet riverbanks
- Specialized
A small shrub with gray leaves and small dull flowers that grows on sandy banks in western United States
Surface Forms
Etymology
Amorpha comes from Greek parts a- meaning 'not' and morph meaning 'shape'. A helpful way to remember the name is that these prairie plants were named for their unusual, simple flowers, so the name points to the idea of 'not the usual shape'.
