helianthemum

/ (hiːlɪˈænθəməm) /

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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

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Word Origin for helianthemum

New Latin, from Greek hēlios sun + anthemon flower

Words nearby helianthemum

Helgi, Helgoland, heli-, heliacal, heliacal rising, helianthemum, helianthine B, helianthus, heli-boarding, heliborne, helic-

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How to use helianthemum in a sentence

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
Cross section of the ovary of Frost weed (Helianthemum), with three parietal placent, bearing ovules.
The Elements of Botany|Asa Gray
I have seen a similar instance in a less degree in a species of Helianthemum.
Vegetable Teratology|Maxwell T. Masters
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

It feeds from August to May on rock rose (Helianthemum), eating the withered and even mouldy leaves.
The Moths of the British Isles, Second Series|Richard South