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Definition of erysimum

erysimum

/ɛˈrɪsɪməm/
e · rys · i · mum
Plural:erysimums
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erysimum Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various herbaceous or subshrubby plants of the genus Erysimum in the family Brassicaceae, commonly known as wallflowers, cultivated as garden ornamentals for their dense, fragrant clusters of four-petaled flowers in shades of yellow, orange, red, pink, or purple.

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• Nearby Words

erskine
erskine falls
eryngium
erysimum
erysipelothrix
erythronium
eryx

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Erysimum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/erysimum
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