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Definition of weldenia
weldenia
/wɛlˈdiːniə/
wel · den · i · a
Plural:weldenias
weldenia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A rare alpine herbaceous plant (Weldenia candida) belonging to the spiderwort family, native to the volcanic mountains of Mexico and Guatemala, characterized by a low-growing rosette of leaves and striking, three-petaled white flowers that bloom successively.
Example
"The botanical garden's alpine house features a delicate weldenia, drawing enthusiasts who wish to photograph its ephemeral white blooms."
• Rhymes for weldenia
Word Origin & Etymology
Named in 1829 by Austrian botanist Julius Hermann Schultes in honor of Franz Ludwig von Welden (1782–1853), an Austrian military officer and botanist.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weldenia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weldenia