lithosperm

/ˌlɪθəˈsperm/ or /ˌlɪθoʊˈsperm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Boraginaceae, native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and widely cultivated as an ornamental.

“The botanical garden had a variety of lithosperm species, including Lithospermum ruprechtii and Lithospermum purpureocaeruleum.”

Synonyms

  • gromwell
  • rock seed

Antonyms

  • annual
  • soft plant