adenostoma
|ad-e-nos-to-ma|
C2
/ˌædɪˈnɒstəmə/
glandular plant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adenostoma' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aden' meaning 'gland' and 'stoma' meaning 'mouth'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'adenostoma' was adopted into scientific Latin to describe a genus of plants with glandular features.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the glandular structure of the plant, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of flowering plants in the rose family, native to California and Baja California.
Adenostoma fasciculatum is commonly known as chamise.
Synonyms
chamisegreasewood
Last updated: 2025/05/06 15:06