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Montia

Montia

9.9
A group of small, low plants with leaves and tiny flowers that grow in cool regions
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The botanist identified the tiny flowering plant as belonging to Montia.

Examples

  • Several species in the Montia genus are found in alpine meadows across the northern hemisphere.

  • The Montia species thrives in cooler climates.

  • Recent studies have revealed new distributions of Montia species in tropical Asia.

  • Many gardeners prefer Montias for their low maintenance.

  • Recent studies have revealed new distributions of Montia species in tropical Asia.

  • Several species in the Montia genus are found in alpine meadows across the northern hemisphere.

  • The botanist identified the tiny flowering plant as belonging to Montia.

Compounds

broad-leaved montia
  • US
9.9

A small plant with thick heart-shaped leaves and white flowers

Montia chamissoi
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for many years and grows in water or wet ground with small pale flowers

Montia cordifolia
  • Specialized
9.9

A low plant with heart-shaped leaves near the ground and small white flowers

Montia perfoliata
  • Specialized
9.9

A small herb with fleshy leaves often eaten raw in salads, called miner's lettuce

Surface Forms

Montia singular
Montias plural

Etymology

The word Montia is the scientific name for a group of small herbs and comes from the surname Monti, used to honor a botanist. A helpful way to remember Montia is to think 'Monti's plants', which explains why the name refers to that whole group of tiny herbs.