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Conoclinium

Conoclinium

9.9
A group of flowering plants called mistflowers with small purple flowers that attract butterflies
  • noun
  • /ˌkɒnəˈklaɪniəm/
  • Specialized
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  • Many butterflies are attracted to Conoclinium for its abundant nectar.

Examples

  • The garden’s border was a sea of purple thanks to the blooming Conoclinium.

  • Botanists recently reclassified several species under the genus Conoclinium.

  • The Conoclinium blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Many gardeners love planting Conoclinium for its vibrant colors.

  • Many butterflies are attracted to Conoclinium for its abundant nectar.

  • The garden’s border was a sea of purple thanks to the blooming Conoclinium.

  • Botanists recently reclassified several species under the genus Conoclinium.

Compounds

Conoclinium coelestinum
  • Specialized
9.9

A flowering plant with clusters of bright blue flowers that attract bees and butterflies

Surface Forms

Conoclinium singular
Conocliniums plural

Etymology

Conoclinium comes from Greek parts cono- 'cone', as in 'ice-cream cone' or 'pine cone', and -clinium 'little bed'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine the plant's tight, cone-like flower heads, which is why the name fits this group of daisy-like mistflowers.