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Dipogon

Dipogon

9.9
A small group of Australian pea plants with pea-like flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Dipogon
  • Gardeners sometimes cultivate Dipogon as an ornamental plant due to its attractive blooms.

Examples

  • The Dipogon is native to Australia and is admired for its delicate pink flowers.

  • Botanists are studying the growth habits of Dipogon in various soil types.

  • The Dipogon plant thrives in arid conditions.

  • Did you see the beautiful Dipogon flowers?

  • Gardeners sometimes cultivate Dipogon as an ornamental plant due to its attractive blooms.

  • Botanists are studying the growth habits of Dipogon in various soil types.

  • The Dipogon is native to Australia and is admired for its delicate pink flowers.

Compounds

Dipogon lignosus
  • Specialized
9.9

An evergreen climbing plant from South Africa with pink purple flowers and pods you can eat like beans

Surface Forms

Dipogon singular
Dipogons plural

Etymology

Dipogon comes from Greek parts di- 'two' and pogon 'beard', so it means 'two beards'. Botanists used this name because the pea-like flowers often have two small hair-like parts that look like tiny beards, so the name helps you remember this Australian plant.