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Stenotus

Stenotus

9.9
A low evergreen shrub that grows in dense tufts in western North America
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The dense tufts of Stenotus provided excellent ground cover in the native garden.

Examples

  • The botanist collected several samples of Stenotus during his expedition in the Rocky Mountains.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Stenotus for its hardiness.

  • Stenotus thrives in arid, rocky habitats where few other shrubs can survive.

  • The Stenotus thrives in dry, rocky soils.

  • Stenotus thrives in arid, rocky habitats where few other shrubs can survive.

  • The dense tufts of Stenotus provided excellent ground cover in the native garden.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Stenotus for its hardiness and ability to withstand drought.

Compounds

Stenotus acaulis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small green plant with stiff leaves in clumps and bright yellow flowers that grows in western North America

Surface Forms

Stenotus singular
Stenotus plural

Etymology

Stenotus is likely built from Greek parts steno- 'narrow' and -otus, so a helpful way to remember it is to think of narrow leaves or stems, which matches these low evergreen shrubs that grow in dense tufts.