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Definition of helenium

helenium

/hɪˈliːniəm/
he · le · ni · um
Plural:heleniums
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• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Helenium in the daisy family (Asteraceae), native to the Americas and commonly known as sneezeweed, characterized by prominent, daisy-like flower heads in shades of yellow, orange, or red.

Example

"The horticulturist decided to plant a border of bright heleniums to attract pollinators during the late summer months."

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• Rhymes for helenium

• Nearby Words

heilong
heirloom rose
hekla
helenium
helianthemum
helianthus
helichrysum

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin Helenium, named by Carl Linnaeus after Helen of Troy. According to ancient botanical lore, a similarly named plant was believed to have sprung from her tears.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Helenium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/helenium
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