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Definition of wulfenia

wulfenia

/wʊlˈfiːniə/
wul · fe · ni · a
Plural:wulfenias
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wulfenia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several species of perennial herbs belonging to the genus Wulfenia in the plantain family (Plantaginaceae), native to mountainous regions of southeastern Europe and the Middle East, characterized by their low growth and dense spikes of tubular blue or purple flowers.

Example

"The horticulturist carefully planted the wulfenia in a partially shaded rock garden where its vibrant blue flower spikes could thrive."

• Rhymes for wulfenia

• Nearby Words

wu
wuhan
wuhu
wulfenia
wuppertal
wuxi
wyandotte

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in honor of the 18th-century Austrian botanist, mineralogist, and Jesuit priest Franz Xaver von Wulfen, combined with the standard Neo-Latin botanical suffix '-ia'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wulfenia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wulfenia
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