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Definition of jamesia
jamesia
/ˈdʒeɪm.zi.ə/
james · i · a
Plural:jamesias
jamesia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
American A small genus of deciduous shrubs in the family Hydrangeaceae, native to the mountainous regions of the western United States, characterized by opposite, toothed leaves and clusters of small white or pinkish flowers. It is commonly known as cliffbush.
Example
"While exploring the arid canyons of the Rocky Mountains, the botanist documented a mature jamesia growing tenaciously from a rocky outcrop."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for jamesiaWord Origin & Etymology
Named by botanists Torrey and Gray in 1840 to honor Edwin James (1797–1861), an American botanist and explorer who first collected specimens of the plant during the Stephen H. Long expedition to the Rocky Mountains in 1820.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jamesia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jamesia