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Definition of petalostemon

petalostemon

/ˌpɛt.ə.loʊˈstiː.mən/
pet · a · lo · ste · mon
Plural:petalostemons
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petalostemon Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various North American perennial wildflowers of the former genus Petalostemon (now classified under Dalea) in the pea family (Fabaceae), commonly known as prairie clovers and characterized by pinnately compound leaves and dense, cylindrical flower spikes bearing tiny white, pink, or purple blossoms with petal-like stamens.

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peshawar
pesto
petal
petalostemon
petasites
peters blind snake
petersburg

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Petalostemon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/petalostemon
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