Froelichia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of erect or procumbent herbs of the Americas having spikes of woolly white flowers: cottonweed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The prairies were dotted with froelichia, its cottony flowers catching the breeze.
- Froelichia is a plant genus native to the Americas, characterized by its showy white flowers.
- In the desert gardens, froelichia grew in profusion, its woolly blooms a vibrant sight.
- The naturalist identified the specimen as froelichia, a common sight in the dry regions of the American West.
- Froelichia thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it an ideal candidate for xeriscaping.