helianthemum

/ (hiːlɪˈænθəməm) /

noun

any plant of the dwarf evergreen genus Helianthemum, some species of which are grown as rock-garden plants for their numerous papery yellow or orange flowers; related to the rockrose, which they resemble: family CistaceaeAlso called: Cape primrose

Words nearby helianthemum

heli-, heli-boarding, heli-skiing, heliacal, heliacal rising, helianthemum, helianthine b, helianthus, heliborne, helic-, helical

Word Origin for helianthemum

New Latin, from Greek hēlios sun + anthemon flower

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Examples from the Web for helianthemum

The Sunflower (Helianthemum annuus) is an example of one of the plants belonging to this division which has seeds yielding oil.
Botany for Ladies|Jane Loudon
Laid on the petals of the common furze (Ulex europæus), and on leaves of rock-rose (Helianthemum chamæcistus).
The Butterflies of the British Isles|Richard South
Thus, certain species of Helianthemum are apetalous in Lapland.
Vegetable Teratology|Maxwell T. Masters
I have seen a similar instance in a less degree in a species of Helianthemum.
Vegetable Teratology|Maxwell T. Masters

Cross section of the ovary of Frost weed (Helianthemum), with three parietal placent, bearing ovules.
The Elements of Botany|Asa Gray