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Definition of heterotheca
heterotheca
/ˌhɛt.ər.oʊˈθiː.kə/
het · er · o · the · ca
Plural:heterothecas
heterotheca Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• noun
1
Any plant of the North American botanical genus Heterotheca in the aster family (Asteraceae), commonly known as goldenasters or camphorweeds, bearing daisy-like flower heads with bright yellow ray and disc florets.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heterotheca. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heterotheca