agrostemma

/ ˌæɡrəʊˈstɛmə /

noun

1. See corncockle
2. See silene

Word History and Origins

Origin of agrostemma¹

New Latin, from Greek agros a field + stemma a garland

Example Sentences

Agrostemma Githago L. Flowers rose-colored; pod erect, ovoid, about 16 mm.

From Project Gutenberg

In this order Agrostemma Githago offers an illustration of a normally leafy calyx.

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