liguliflorous Synonyms
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liguliflorous Meaning
Webster
liguliflorous (a.)
Bearing only ligulate flowers; -- said of a large suborder of composite plants, such as the dandelion, lettuce, hawkweed, etc.
liguliflorous Sentence Examples
- The aster family is known for its liguliflorous flowers, characterized by elongated, strap-shaped petals.
- Sunflowers are liguliflorous, with their large, radiating petals forming a showy display.
- The liguliflorous inflorescences of dandelions produce numerous tiny, yellow flowers.
- The petals of liguliflorous flowers are often fused at their bases, forming a tube-like structure.
- The liguliflorous heads of daisies are composed of a central disc of tubular flowers surrounded by a ring of ray flowers.
- Liatris, a genus of North American wildflowers, has liguliflorous spikes of purple or white flowers.
- The liguliflorous flowers of Coreopsis attract a wide variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
- The liguliflorous inflorescences of zinnias come in a range of colors and sizes, adding vibrancy to gardens.
- Liatris spicata, also known as blazing star, is a tall, liguliflorous perennial with showy purple flower spikes.
- The liguliflorous flowers of Echinacea (coneflower) have medicinal properties and are often used in herbal remedies.
FAQs About the word liguliflorous
Bearing only ligulate flowers; -- said of a large suborder of composite plants, such as the dandelion, lettuce, hawkweed, etc.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The aster family is known for its liguliflorous flowers, characterized by elongated, strap-shaped petals.
Sunflowers are liguliflorous, with their large, radiating petals forming a showy display.
The liguliflorous inflorescences of dandelions produce numerous tiny, yellow flowers.
The petals of liguliflorous flowers are often fused at their bases, forming a tube-like structure.
