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Definition of melampodium
melampodium
/ˌmɛl.əmˈpoʊ.di.əm/
mel · am · po · di · um
Plural:melampodiums
melampodium Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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
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.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Melampodium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/melampodium