Wyethia Amplexicaulis (Noun)
Meaning
Balsamic-resinous herb with clumps of lanceolate leaves and stout leafy stems ending in large deep yellow flowers on long stalks; northwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Wyethia amplexicaulis is a perennial plant native to the northwestern United States, often found in dry meadows and open woods.
- The botanical garden featured a variety of native plants, including wyethia amplexicaulis, which attracted many bees and butterflies.
- Wyethia amplexicaulis has large, showy flowers that are a deep yellow color and bloom in late spring.
- In the wild, wyethia amplexicaulis often grows in clumps, with its lanceolate leaves and stout stems forming a dense cluster.
- The wyethia amplexicaulis plant has a distinctive balsamic-resinous scent that is noticeable when the leaves are bruised or crushed.