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Stokesia

Stokesia

9.6
A North American plant that lives many years with showy blue or purple flowers like a daisy
  • noun
  • /stoʊˈkiːə/
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners often plant Stokesia for its long blooming season in late summer.

Examples

  • The vibrant blue flowers of the Stokesia attract many pollinators to the garden.

  • The garden features beautiful Stokesia plants.

  • Botanists regard Stokesia as one of the most ornamental native asters.

  • Are you familiar with Stokesia flowers?

  • The garden was vibrant with Stokesia, showcasing brilliant blue blooms throughout summer.

  • We decided to plant Stokesia in the flower bed for its stunning purple flowers and low maintenance.

  • During the garden show, the judges admired the Stokesia for its unique coloration and resilience.

Synonyms

genus Stokesia
vsStokesia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants in the aster family with only one species called Stokes' aster

focuses on North American perennial herbs and showy flower colors not species number

Compounds

genus Stokesia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering plants in the aster family with only one species called Stokes' aster

Surface Forms

Stokesia singular
Stokesias plural

Morphology

Stokesia = Stokes (opaque) = Stokes + ia

The connection to the name 'Stokes' is obvious, but the Latin genus-forming suffix '-ia' and its botanical significance are not transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Stokesia is the scientific name for a group of garden plants with bright blue or purple, daisy-like flowers. It was named after an English botanist called Stokes, so thinking of his name helps you remember that these showy flowers carry his 'name'.