Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A genus of dicotyledonous polypetalous plants, belonging to the natural order Cistineæ, characterized by a three-valved capsule with three placentæ and a twice-plicate uncinate embryo.

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  • noun botany Any of the genus Helianthemum of rockroses.

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  • noun any plant of the genus Helianthemum; vigorous plants of stony alpine meadows and dry scrub regions

Etymologies

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From the genus name.

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Examples

  • The Jerusalem artichoke, helianthemum tuberosum, had been found in North America by Samuel de Champlain; it was unknown in South America.

    Savoring The Past Wheaton Barbara Ketcham 1983

  • The Jerusalem artichoke, helianthemum tuberosum, had been found in North America by Samuel de Champlain; it was unknown in South America.

    Savoring The Past Wheaton Barbara Ketcham 1983

  • Look no further than the wonderful genus helianthemum.

    SFGate: Top News Stories Erle Nickel 2011

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