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Definition of darmera
darmera
/ˈdɑːr.mər.ə/
dar · me · ra
Plural:darmeras
darmera Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large-leaved rhizomatous perennial plant (Darmera peltata), native to mountain streamsides in the western United States, often cultivated in ornamental gardens for its striking umbrella-like foliage; also known as the Indian rhubarb.
Example
"The landscape architect planted a darmera near the edge of the pond, knowing its massive leaves would thrive beautifully in the consistently damp soil."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named in honor of Karl Darmer, a 19th-century German horticulturist, combined with the Latin suffix '-a' used to denote botanical genera.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Darmera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/darmera