Xeranthemum

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A small hairy plant that lives for one year and grows in dry areas around the Mediterranean and southwest Asia

noun
/ˌzɛrənˈθiːməm/

Specialized

: xerantemo

The Xeranthemum thrives in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.

Examples

Her bouquet included dried Xeranthemum flowers for a lasting display.
Many gardeners love Xeranthemums for their vibrant colors.
Botanists studied the unique adaptations of Xeranthemum to its arid environment.
The Xeranthemum plant thrives in dry, rocky soils.
The Xeranthemum thrives in dry, sunny areas with well-drained soil.
Her bouquet included dried Xeranthemum flowers for a lasting display.
Many gardeners love Xeranthemums for their vibrant colors.

Compounds

Xeranthemum annuum

Specialized

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A garden flower with purple blooms that stay bright when dried for bouquets

Surface Forms

Xeranthemum singular

Xeranthemums plural

Etymology

Xeranthemum comes from Greek parts xero- meaning 'dry' and -anthemum meaning 'flower', like in chrysanthemum. So a Xeranthemum is a 'dry flower', which explains why these plants live in dry places and make long-lasting dried flowers.