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Haemodorum

Haemodorum

9.9
A group of Australian plants with red roots and tall flower spikes
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Haemodorum
  • The roots of Haemodorum contain pigments once used by Indigenous Australians for dye.

Examples

  • Several species of Haemodorum are valued for their striking red flower spikes.

  • The Haemodorum plant is often found in Australian wetlands.

  • Botanists studied the unique adaptations of Haemodorum to sandy soils.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Haemodorum for its unique appearance.

  • Botanists studied the unique adaptations of Haemodorum to sandy soils.

  • Several species of Haemodorum are valued for their striking red flower spikes.

  • The roots of Haemodorum contain pigments once used by Indigenous Australians for dye.

Synonyms

genus Haemodorum
vsHaemodorum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of long-lived flowering plants from Australia with red roots

focuses on the plants' red roots instead of taxonomic role or range

Compounds

genus Haemodorum
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of long-lived flowering plants from Australia with red roots

Surface Forms

Haemodorum singular
Haemodora plural

Etymology

Haemodorum comes from Greek parts haemo- 'blood' and -dorum 'gift', a helpful image for remembering the plant's bright red roots. That's why the name points to the red roots and the red pigment once used as a dye.