Stemless Hymenoxys (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial having tufted basal leaves and short leafless stalks each bearing a solitary yellow flower head; dry hillsides and plains of west central North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The stemless hymenoxys that grew on the dry hillside had beautiful yellow petals that shone in the sunlight.
- After conducting research, the botanist discovered that the stemless hymenoxys was native to west central North America.
- Hikers on the plains had to navigate through fields of stemless hymenoxys to reach the scenic overlook.
- In the summer months, the stemless hymenoxys blooms were a popular sight for tourists visiting the area.
- Conservationists worked to protect the habitat of the stemless hymenoxys, which was threatened by overgrazing.