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aureolaria

/ˌɔː.ri.əˈlɛr.i.ə/

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noun

/ˌɔː.ri.əˈlɛr.i.ə/formalscientific
  • ruНебольшой род североамериканских трав, часто корневых паразитов, с золотисто-жёлтыми цветками; иногда классифицируется в составе рода Герардия.

A small genus of North American herbs that are often root-parasitic and bear golden-yellow flowers; sometimes classified under the genus Gerardia.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Genus of parasitic plantsC1formalamericanscientific

    A small genus of North American herbaceous plants that are often root-parasitic and produce golden-yellow flowers; sometimes classified under the genus Gerardia.

    ruРод паразитических растений

    • Aureolaria species are commonly found in woodlands and prairies.
    • The golden-yellow blooms of Aureolaria appear in late summer.
    • Botanists sometimes debate whether Aureolaria should be merged with Gerardia.
    • These plants rely on host roots for nutrients, making them hemiparasitic.

    Synonymsgerardia