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Definition of lobularia
lobularia
/ˌlɑːbjəˈlɛriə/
lob · u · lar · i · a
Plural:lobularias
lobularia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of low-growing, profusely blooming flowering plants in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), native to the Mediterranean region and Macaronesia, widely cultivated in gardens as sweet alyssum.
Example
"The gardener planted a fragrant border of white lobularia to attract beneficial insects and pollinators throughout the summer."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'lobulus' meaning 'small lobe', referring to the shape of the plant's distinctive small seed pods, combined with the botanical suffix '-aria'.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lobularia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lobularia