Bloomeria (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of bulbous perennial herbs of southwestern United States and Mexico; sometimes placed in family Alliaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bloomeria flowers in the garden added a vibrant splash of color to the landscape during the spring season.
- Bloomeria is a relatively small genus, consisting of only a few species of bulbous perennial herbs.
- The southwestern United States and Mexico are home to several species of bloomeria, which thrive in the region's dry climate.
- Bloomeria is sometimes classified as a member of the family Alliaceae, although its exact classification is still a matter of debate.
- In the wild, bloomeria can be found growing in rocky outcroppings and dry washes, where its bulbs can survive the hot summer months.