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Chamaedaphne

Chamaedaphne

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A small evergreen shrub with thick leathery leaves that grows in northern bogs
  • noun
  • /ˌkæməˈdæfni/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Chamaedaphne
  • The genus Chamaedaphne includes just one species, known as leatherleaf.

Examples

  • Botanists identified the thick, leathery leaves as belonging to Chamaedaphne.

  • Chamaedaphne is commonly found in acidic bogs throughout the northern hemisphere.

  • Look at that Chamaedaphne!

  • I saw a beautiful Chamaedaphne in the garden.

  • Chamaedaphne thrives in wet, acidic environments typical of northern bogs.

  • In the wild, Chamaedaphne often grows alongside sphagnum moss in damp habitats.

  • Gardeners appreciate Chamaedaphne for its unique, evergreen foliage that adds color to shady areas.

Surface Forms

Chamaedaphne singular
Chamaedaphnes plural

Etymology

Chamaedaphne comes from Greek parts chamae- meaning 'on the ground' and -daphne meaning 'laurel'. So it literally means 'ground laurel', a simple image to remember this low, evergreen shrub called leatherleaf that grows in bogs.