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Definition of nipponanthemum
nipponanthemum
/ˌnɪp.ɒnˈæn.θə.məm/
nip · pon · an · the · mum
Plural:nipponanthemums
nipponanthemum Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A genus of flowering plants in the aster family (Asteraceae) native to coastal Japan, containing a single species widely cultivated as a late-blooming ornamental shrub commonly known as the Montauk daisy or Nippon daisy.
Example
"We planted several bushes of Nipponanthemum along the coastal border because they are highly tolerant of salt spray and thrive in sandy soil."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a formal botanical genus name, it is conventionally capitalized and italicized (Nipponanthemum) in scientific and horticultural contexts.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from 'Nippon' (Japan) and the Greek 'anthemon' (flower), modeled after related genera such as Chrysanthemum, from which this specific group was taxonomically separated.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nipponanthemum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nipponanthemum