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Townsendia

Townsendia

9.9
A small, low plant with daisy-like flowers that grows in western North America
  • noun
  • /ˌtaʊnˈzɛndiə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many gardeners appreciate Townsendia for its delicate, daisy-like flowers.

Examples

  • The wild Townsendia bloomed early in the spring across the mountain meadows.

  • Botanists recorded several species of Townsendia during the field survey.

  • The Townsendia blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Many gardeners love Townsendia for its vibrant flowers.

  • Botanists recorded several species of Townsendia during the field survey.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Townsendia for its delicate, daisy-like flowers.

  • The wild Townsendia bloomed early in the spring across the mountain meadows.

Synonyms

Easter daisy
vsTownsendia
  • US
8.8

Small low plant with soft hairy leaves and white daisy-like flowers that bloom in early spring

is the scientific genus name for the same plant

Compounds

Townsendia exscapa
  • Specialized
9.9

A small North American plant with a short stem, soft hairy leaves and white flowers

Surface Forms

Townsendia singular
Townsendias plural

Etymology

Townsendia is a plant name that honors a person named Townsend, and the ending -ia is a common Latin way to form a name after someone. So think of Townsendia as 'Townsend's daisy', which helps explain why the name refers to a group of small, daisy-like flowers.