What is another word for vaccaria?
3 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ vakˈe͡əɹi͡ə], [ vakˈeəɹiə], [ v_a_k_ˈeə_ɹ_iə]
Vaccaria is a botanical term that identifies a genus of flowering plants native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Known for their delicate and colorful blooms, vaccarias have become popular species in garden and landscaping design. Synonyms for vaccaria include Gypsophila, which means "lover of chalk" due to the plant's preference for calcareous soil, and Lychnis, which comes from the Greek word lychnos, meaning "lamp". Another synonym for vaccaria is Silene, which is derived from the Greek myth of Silenus. This half-man, half-goat creature was known to have carried a wreath of Silene flowers while being a loyal companion of the wine god, Dionysus.
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Vaccaria is a genus of fungi in the family Hypocreaceae. Species of this genus are found in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The genus name is derived from the Latin vacca, meaning sow.
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caryophylloid dicot genus.
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