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nemophila

nemophila

9.9
A small plant with delicate blue, bell-shaped flowers that blooms in spring
  • noun
  • /nɛˈmoʊfɪlə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : nemofila
  • The delicate blue flowers of nemophila bloom each spring in the garden.

Examples

  • Nemophila grows well in cool, moist environments and is easy to cultivate.

  • Many gardeners choose nemophila for its vibrant, sky-blue petals.

  • The nemophila blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Many gardeners love planting nemophilas for their vibrant colors.

  • Many gardeners choose to plant nemophila in their flower beds because of its delicate, bell-shaped flowers.

  • The bright blue petals of nemophila create a stunning display in gardens during the spring season.

  • In western North America, nemophila thrives in cool, moist conditions, making it a popular choice for gardeners.

Compounds

Nemophila menziesii
  • Specialized
9.9

A small California plant with blue flowers that have dark spots

Nemophila aurita
  • Specialized
9.9

A small flowering plant that grows in California with violet flowers

Nemophila maculata
  • Specialized
9.9

An annual California plant with white flowers that have a dark purple spot on each petal

Surface Forms

nemophila singular
nemophilas plural

Etymology

Nemophila comes from the Greek parts nemo- 'wood' and -phila 'loving', so it literally means 'wood-loving'. The -phila part is the same idea as the 'phile' in bibliophile, which means 'book lover', and helps you remember it means 'lover' of a place. That's why Nemophila is the name for small, delicate plants that often grow in cool, shady woods and gardens.