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Definition of lopezia

lopezia

/loʊˈpiːziə/
lo · pe · zi · a
Plural:lopezias
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lopezia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any plant of the genus Lopezia in the evening primrose family (Onagraceae), native primarily to Mexico and Central America, characterized by delicate, asymmetrical flowers that are often said to resemble mosquitoes.

Example

"The botanical garden featured a beautiful display of lopezia, drawing attention with its unique, insect-like blossoms."

• Rhymes for lopezia

• Nearby Words

loosejaw
loosestrife
loot
lopezia
loquat
loria snake
loricariid

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the late 18th century by Antonio José Cavanilles in honor of Tomás López, a Spanish botanist, combined with the standard botanical suffix '-ia'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lopezia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lopezia
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