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Definition of hylotelephium
hylotelephium
/ˌhaɪ.loʊ.təˈlɛf.i.əm/
hy · lo · te · le · phi · um
Plural:hylotelephiums
hylotelephium Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of succulent perennial flowering plants in the stonecrop family (Crassulaceae), native to Asia, Europe, and North America, widely cultivated in gardens for their late-season clusters of star-shaped flowers.
Example
"The gardener planted a border of hylotelephium to ensure a vibrant display of pink and ruby flowers throughout the autumn months."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for hylotelephiumWord Nuance & Usage
Frequently confused with the genus Sedum, from which it was separated by botanists, though many gardeners and nurseries still refer to these plants as sedums.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'hylē' meaning 'forest' or 'wood', and 'telephion', the name of a succulent plant mentioned by Pliny, which is thought to be named after Telephus, a mythical king of Mysia.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hylotelephium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hylotelephium