Lasthenia Chrysostoma (Noun)
Meaning
Small slender woolly annual with very narrow opposite leaves and branches bearing solitary golden-yellow flower heads; southwestern Oregon to Baja California and Arizona; often cultivated.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lasthenia chrysostoma is a small, slender, woolly annual that thrives in dry areas with well-drained soil.
- Gardeners often cultivate Lasthenia chrysostoma for its attractive, solitary golden-yellow flower heads that bloom from February to May.
- In the wild, Lasthenia chrysostoma can be found growing in southwestern Oregon, but it is more commonly associated with the southwestern United States and Baja California.
- The narrow, opposite leaves of Lasthenia chrysostoma are a distinguishing feature of this annual plant, which is often found in dry, open areas.
- Lasthenia chrysostoma is a popular choice for wildflower gardens in Arizona, where it is native and can be seen blooming in the early spring.