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Seriphidium

Seriphidium

9.9
A group of woody plants that have silver, often scented leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The aromatic foliage of Seriphidium makes it a popular choice for drought-resistant landscapes.

Examples

  • The landscaper recommended planting Seriphidium to add texture and silver color to the garden borders.

  • Botanists once grouped Seriphidium species within the genus Artemisia, but later reclassified them.

  • The Seriphidium plant thrives in dry climates.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Seriphidium for its unique foliage.

  • The aromatic foliage of Seriphidium makes it a popular choice for drought-resistant landscapes.

  • The landscaper recommended planting Seriphidium to add texture and silver color to the garden borders.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Seriphidium for its unique, silvery leaves.

Compounds

Seriphidium tridentatum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bush with a strong smell and pale gray leaves that grows in dry western North America

Seriphidium canum
  • Specialized
9.9

A low bushy plant with silver leaves that animals eat and hide in

Seriphidium maritimum
  • UK
9.9

A coastal plant with silvery leaves that grows in salty soil

Surface Forms

Seriphidium singular
Seriphidiums plural

Etymology

Seriphidium names a group of woody plants once included in Artemisia; a helpful way to remember it is to think of their 'silver' leaves and strong, aromatic smell. So the name brings to mind grey, fragrant shrubs often used in dry or low-water gardens.