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Desmanthus

Desmanthus

9.9
A small plant or bush from the Americas with divided leaves and small white pea-like flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈdɛzmənθəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists studied the Desmanthus plants for their unique leaf movement.

Examples

  • The Desmanthus genus includes several plants native to North and South America.

  • Some species of Desmanthus are used in soil improvement projects.

  • The Desmanthus plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Many farmers cultivate Desmanthus for its drought resistance.

  • The Desmanthus genus includes several plants native to North and South America.

  • Some species of Desmanthus are used in soil improvement projects.

  • Many farmers cultivate Desmanthus for its drought resistance.

Compounds

Desmanthus illinoensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A perennial herb native to North American prairies with dense heads of small white flowers

Surface Forms

Desmanthus singular
Desmanthuses plural

Etymology

The word Desmanthus comes from Greek parts desma and anthos, where desma means 'bundle' and anthos means 'flower'. You can see the same anthos in flower names like chrysanthemum, and that helps: Desmanthus is a plant name that points to its small, grouped flowers.