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Definition of limnanthes
limnanthes
/lɪmˈnæn.θiːz/
lim · nan · thes
Plural:limnanthes
limnanthes Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
Any low-growing annual flowering plant of the genus Limnanthes (family Limnanthaceae), native to moist habitats and vernal pools in western North America and cultivated for its fragrant, saucer-shaped blossoms that typically have yellow centers and white-tipped petals (commonly known as meadowfoam or poached-egg plant).
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Limnanthes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/limnanthes