Composite Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Considered the most highly evolved dicotyledonous plants, characterized by florets arranged in dense heads that resemble single flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Composite plants are typically herbaceous, but some species are woody, such as shrubs or trees, with diverse growth habits.
- Sunflowers, daisies, and asters are common examples of composite plants found in many gardens and natural environments.
- A key characteristic of composite plants is their unique inflorescence, which is composed of hundreds of tiny florets.
- Many composite plants, like marigolds and zinnias, have been selectively bred for their vibrant colors and unique flower shapes.
- Composite plants often rely on wind or insects for pollination, which helps to facilitate the reproduction process.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Chrysanthemum Maximum
- Mayweed
- Pyrenees Daisy
- Silver Lace
- Tanacetum Vulgare
- Corn Chamomile
- Dyers' Chamomile
- Anthemis Arvensis
- Chrysanthemum Lacustre
- Stinking Mayweed
- Stinking Chamomile
- Everlasting
- Chrysanthemum Maximum Maximum
- Corn Mayweed
- Chrysanthemum Ptarmiciflorum
- Compass Plant
- Yellow Chamomile
- Tansy
- Tanacetum Ptarmiciflorum
- Scented Fern
- Anthemis Cotula
- Dusty Miller
- Crownbeard
- Oxeye Daisy
- Shasta Daisy
- Crown Beard
- Anthemis Tinctoria