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Froelichia

Froelichia

9.9
A group of small herb plants from the Americas with fluffy white flower spikes
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Froelichia growing along the roadside drew attention with its fluffy white flower spikes.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the unique pollination methods of several Froelichia species.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Froelichia for its ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils.

  • The Froelichia plant thrives in dry environments.

  • Have you ever seen a Froelichia in bloom?

  • Many gardeners appreciate Froelichia for its ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils.

  • The Froelichia growing along the roadside drew attention with its fluffy white flower spikes.

  • Researchers studied the unique pollination methods of several Froelichia species.

Synonyms

cottonweed
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  • US
9.7

A North American plant with soft, woolly, white flowers or leaves

is native across the Americas rather than only in North America

Surface Forms

Froelichia singular
Froelichias plural

Etymology

Froelichia is a scientific plant name made from the name of a person called Froelich and the ending -ia, which often means 'belonging to' when we name plants after people. It is known as cottonweed for its 'woolly' white flower spikes, so imagining fluffy, cotton-like flowers helps you remember the name.