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Definition of montanoa

montanoa

/mɒnˈtænoʊə/
mon · ta · no · a

Plural:montanoas
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montanoa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any shrub or small tree of the genus Montanoa in the daisy family (Asteraceae), native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America, characterized by large, showy, white flower heads.

Example

"The horticulturist planted a montanoa to create a striking floral canopy of white blossoms in the subtropical garden."

Word Origin & Etymology

Named by Vicente Cervantes in 1825 in honor of Luis Montaña (1755–1820), a prominent Mexican physician, priest, and naturalist, combined with a standard botanical suffix.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Montanoa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/montanoa
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