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Thermopsis

Thermopsis

9.9
A garden plant with bright yellow pea-like flowers and underground stems
  • noun
  • /θərˈmɒpsɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The leaves of Thermopsis resemble those of the common pea.

Examples

  • Thermopsis plants are valued in gardens for their vibrant yellow flowers.

  • The Thermopsis plant thrives in well-drained soil.

  • Botanists identified a new species of Thermopsis in the mountainous region.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Thermopsis for its vibrant flowers.

  • Thermopsis plants are valued in gardens for their vibrant yellow flowers.

  • Botanists identified a new species of Thermopsis in the mountainous region.

  • The leaves of Thermopsis resemble those of the common pea.

Synonyms

bush pea
vsThermopsis
  • Specialized
9.5

A plant with leaves in three parts and clusters of yellow or purple flowers

is the scientific genus name used in formal botanical classification

Compounds

Thermopsis macrophylla
  • Specialized
9.9

A bushy flowering plant with large leaves and bright yellow, pea-like flowers in the western United States

Thermopsis villosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A small bushy pea plant from eastern United States with bright yellow flowers that people grow in gardens

Surface Forms

Thermopsis singular
Thermopses plural

Etymology

Thermopsis comes from the Greek parts thermo- 'heat' and -opsis 'appearance', like the root in thermometer for heat. So the plant's bright yellow flowers make it 'look hot', which helps explain the name.