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Eriophyllum

Eriophyllum

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A small hairy wildflower with yellow daisy-like flowers from western North America
  • noun
  • /ˌɛrɪˈɒfɪləm/
  • Specialized
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  • The wildflowers blooming along the trail included Eriophyllum, a plant known for its bright yellow, daisy-like flowers.

Examples

  • The wildflowers blooming along the trail included Eriophyllum with its distinctive yellow blossoms.

  • Many gardeners love the bright yellow flowers of Eriophyllum.

  • Botanists are studying how Eriophyllum adapts to climate changes in its native regions.

  • Many species of Eriophyllum prefer dry, sandy soils in open habitats.

  • The Eriophyllum plant thrives in dry, rocky soils.

  • Many species of Eriophyllum thrive in the arid conditions of western North America.

  • Gardeners often choose Eriophyllum for its vibrant flowers and adaptation to dry landscapes.

Compounds

Eriophyllum wallacei
  • Specialized
9.9

A small gray plant with soft hairy leaves and small golden-yellow flowers that grows in dry places

Eriophyllum lanatum
  • Specialized
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A small grey-leaved plant with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that grows in dry places in western North America

Surface Forms

Eriophyllum singular
Eriophyllums plural

Etymology

The word Eriophyllum comes from Greek parts erio- ('wool') and phyllum ('leaf'). It refers to the plant's soft, hairy leaves, so the name 'wool leaf' helps you remember these are small, hairy herbs and shrubs with yellow, daisy-like flowers.