What is another word for helianthemum?

Pronunciation: [hɛlˈi͡ənθəməm] (IPA)

Helianthemum is a genus of perennial plants in the rockrose family. The common name for these plants is sunrose, which comes from the appearance of the flowers that open up to the sun. Helianthemum is also known as rock rose or rock heath. In certain regions, it is called frostweed, ice plant, or frost rose. The leaves of Helianthemum are often referred to as halophyllous or salt leaves due to their high salt-tolerance. Additionally, the flowers of Helianthemum have unique color variations that inspired various synonyms, including sun drops, firecloud, sunreins, sun flax, and sun beauty. These synonyms highlight the beauty and resilience of this lovely plant.

Synonyms for Helianthemum:

What are the hypernyms for Helianthemum?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Helianthemum?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for helianthemum (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Helianthemum?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Helianthemum

It is a "helianthemum" of the Sunflower tribe.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie
See Nesaea, helianthemum formosum, halimifolium, laevipes, lasianthum, lavendulaefolium, libanotis, pilosum, polifolium, pulverulentum, serpyllifolium, umbellatum, vulgare, vulgare nummularium, vulgare barbatum, vulgare mutabile, vulgare grandiflorum, vulgare ovalifolium, vulgare hysopifolium, Hemp Tree, Hippophae rhamnoides, Holboellia latifolia, Holly, the, Honey Locust, Honeysuckles, Hop tree, Hornbeam, Horse Chestnut, Hortensia opuloides, Humming Bird's Trumpet, Hybiscus syriacus, syriacus vars.
"Hardy Ornamental Flowering Trees and Shrubs"
A. D. Webster

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