phlox

/flɔks/

Thân thiện

A gardener plants pink phlox in a sunny flowerbed.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A flowering plant: "phlox" refers to any plant belonging to the genus Phlox within the family Polemoniaceae. These plants are primarily native to North America and are widely cultivated for their attractive, often fragrant, clusters of colorful flowers.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The garden border was filled with vibrant pink phlox.
  • She planted several varieties of phlox to attract butterflies.
  • Phlox is a popular choice for summer gardens due to its long blooming period.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used to discuss specific species, cultivation, or hybridization within the genus.
  • The study focused on the pollination ecology of woodland phlox (Phlox divaricata).
  • Gardeners often divide perennial phlox in the spring.

Variants and Related Words

• Genus Phlox: The scientific taxonomic group to which all phlox plants belong.
• Polemoniaceae: The plant family, commonly known as the phlox family, which includes the genus and other genera like (Jacob's ladder).

Synonyms

• Flowering plant: A general term for any plant that produces flowers.
• Perennial (for many species): A plant that lives for more than two years, which applies to most garden phlox varieties.

Related Phrases

• Phlox subulata: Also known as moss phlox or creeping phlox, a low-growing, mat-forming species.
• Garden phlox: A common name for , a tall, upright species popular in borders.
• Wild phlox: Refers to native species, such as (wild blue phlox), found in woodland areas.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any polemoniaceous plant of the genus Phlox; chiefly North American; cultivated for their clusters of flowers