Xyris - Flower Names

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Xyris

/ˈzaɪrɪs/

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Rare

Meaning

Yellow-eyed grass

Represents resilience and quiet beauty in wetland environments, symbolizing adaptation and harmony with nature.

Symbolism

Embodies natural elegance, ecological balance, and the quiet strength found in overlooked or marsh-dwelling flora.

Etymology: From the Greek 'xyris', meaning 'a kind of rush' or 'yellow-eyed grass', used as the genus name for plants in the Xyridaceae family characterized by bright yellow flowers.

Style & Origin

sophisticated
nature inspired
latin

Cultural Background

Derived from botanical Latin, Xyris is used primarily in scientific nomenclature for a genus of flow

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