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‖ Nemophila Bot.|nɪˈmɒfɪlə|
Also erron. -phyla, -phylla.
[mod.L., f. Gr. νέµος wooded pasture, glade + ϕίλος loving.]
A genus of ornamental herbaceous annuals (family Hydrophyllaceæ), of N. American origin, of which the chief variety, N. insignis, has showy blue flowers with a white centre; a plant of this genus.
1838Penny Cycl. XII. 401/1 Many of the species, especially those of the genera Nemophila and Eutoca, are beautiful objects. 1858Glenny Gard. Every-day Bk. 43/2 By hardy annuals we mean those that want no nursing.., [as] Nemophylla, Eschscholtzia, Coreopsis, Sweet Pea, Lupin. 1882Standard 9 Oct. 5/3 Indian cress, the sweet pea, and nemophila, redeem the dingy walls..from their..repulsiveness. 1890Baring-Gould Grettir i. 17 The blue of the nemophyla or forget-me-not. |