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Eriogonum

Eriogonum

9.9
A plant like wild buckwheat with many small flowers in groups
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many insects are attracted to the clustered flowers of Eriogonum.

Examples

  • Botanists discovered a new species of Eriogonum in the desert region.

  • The California hills are dotted with Eriogonum during the summer months.

  • The Eriogonum plant thrives in arid regions.

  • Many species of Eriogonum are found in California.

  • The California hills are dotted with Eriogonum during the summer months.

  • Many insects are attracted to the clustered flowers of Eriogonum.

  • Botanists discovered a new species of Eriogonum in the desert region.

Synonyms

genus Eriogonum
vsEriogonum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of wildflower plants in North America called wild buckwheats

is more general geographically and not restricted to North America

Compounds

Eriogonum allenii
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for many years with flat groups of yellow flowers that bloom late in rocky places

genus Eriogonum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of wildflower plants in North America called wild buckwheats

Surface Forms

Eriogonum singular
Eriogonums plural

Etymology

Eriogonum comes from Greek parts erio- meaning 'wool' and -gonum meaning 'knee' or 'joint'. So the name pictures a plant with 'woolly knees'—fuzzy flower clusters or hairy stem joints—which is why these wild buckwheats are called Eriogonum.