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Stanleya

Stanleya

9.9
A North American plant called prince's plume with tall spikes of bright yellow flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many pollinators, including bees, are attracted to the bright yellow flowers of Stanleya.

Examples

  • The tall, feathery plumes of Stanleya add a striking vertical element to desert gardens.

  • Botanists collected several specimens of Stanleya during their expedition through the American Southwest.

  • The Stanleya blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Have you seen a Stanleya in the wild?

  • During her botanical research, she identified several species of Stanleya thriving in arid conditions.

  • In the desert landscape, the vibrant yellow blossoms of Stanleya attract a variety of pollinators.

  • The garden featured a stunning display of Stanleya, showcasing its tall spikes of yellow flowers.

Synonyms

prince's-plume
vsStanleya
  • US
9.9

A perennial plant with leathery blue-green divided leaves and thick yellow flower spikes

is the genus-level scientific name placing it in the mustard family

Compounds

Stanleya pinnata
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for many years with blue-green divided leaves and tall spikes of yellow flowers

Surface Forms

Stanleya singular
Stanleyas plural

Etymology

Stanleya comes from the name Stanley, the person scientists honoured when they named the plant. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'Stanley's plume', the tall spikes of bright yellow flowers, which is why Stanleya refers to this group of tall, yellow-flowered plants.