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Andryala

Andryala

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A group of hardy hairy plants from the Mediterranean that live several years and have milky sap and yellow flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Andryala
  • The Andryala genus includes several species adapted to dry Mediterranean climates.

Examples

  • You can spot Andryala by its distinctive hairy leaves and yellow flowers.

  • The Andryala plant thrives in rocky soils.

  • Botanists studied the unique latex produced by Andryala plants.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Andryalas for their resilience.

  • Botanists studied the unique latex produced by Andryala plants.

  • The Andryala genus includes several species adapted to dry Mediterranean climates.

  • You can spot Andryala by its distinctive hairy leaves and yellow flowers.

Surface Forms

Andryala singular
Andryalas plural

Etymology

Andryala can be remembered by the Greek root andr- meaning 'man'. The plants are very hairy, so imagining a 'man's beard' gives a strong picture and helps explain why this hardy Mediterranean genus got its name.