Lindheimera (Noun)
Meaning
One species: Texas star.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lindheimera texana, commonly known as the Texas star, produces delicate white flowers with yellow centers and five petals that bloom in the late winter to early spring.
- The main difference between Lindheimera and similar plants is the extremely large number of seeds per head it can potentially hold when in bloom, as in the Texas star.
- An area most associated with Lindheimera is the eastern and central parts of Texas within the United States of America and is exemplified by the Texas star wildflower.
- For a drought-tolerant groundcover that blooms nicely in early spring, Lindheimera is an excellent choice as demonstrated by the Texas star.
- Texas star, or Lindheimera texana, has edible seeds useful for birds and most other wildlife, providing a resource particularly during winter and spring months.