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Definition of ligularia
ligularia
/ˌlɪɡ.jəˈlɛr.i.ə/
lig · u · lar · i · a
Plural:ligularias
ligularia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any of several Old World moisture-loving perennial plants of the genus Ligularia in the aster family (Asteraceae), typically cultivated in shade or bog gardens for their large, bold leaves and tall, striking spikes of yellow or orange daisy-like flowers.
Example
"The gardener planted a ligularia near the edge of the pond, where its massive green foliage would thrive in the damp soil."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Modern Latin 'Ligularia', from the Latin word 'ligula' meaning 'little tongue' or 'strap', referring to the strap-like shape of the outer ray florets of the flower.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ligularia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ligularia