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Hazardia

Hazardia

9.9
A small group of shrubs from the western United States with flowers that change color as they mature
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The unique flowers of Hazardia are admired for changing color as they mature.

Examples

  • Restoration projects often include Hazardia to support native plant communities in the region.

  • I saw a Hazardia growing near the trail.

  • Botanists have identified several species within the Hazardia genus along the Californian coast.

  • The Hazardia flowers are stunning!

  • Botanists have identified several species within the Hazardia genus along the Californian coast.

  • Restoration projects often include Hazardia to support native plant communities in the region.

  • The unique flowers of Hazardia are admired for changing color as they mature.

Surface Forms

Hazardia singular
Hazardias plural

Etymology

Hazardia looks like the English word hazard ('danger') with the common plant ending -ia. A helpful way to remember Hazardia is to picture these tough coastal shrubs surviving in 'hazardous' seaside places, with flowers that change color as they grow.