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Definition of melampodium

melampodium

/ˌmɛl.əmˈpoʊ.di.əm/
mel · am · po · di · um
Plural:melampodiums
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melampodium Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of rugged, heat-tolerant flowering plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and noted for their abundant, bright yellow, daisy-like blooms.

Example

"The landscaper recommended planting melampodium in the rock garden because it flourishes even during periods of intense summer heat and drought."

• Rhymes for melampodium

• Nearby Words

meister
mekong
melaleuca
melampodium
melanated
melancholic
melancholy

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Modern Latin, from the Greek words 'melas' (black) and 'podion' (little foot), likely referring to the dark-colored bases of the stems and roots found in some species.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Melampodium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/melampodium
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