Boltonias

/bɔːlˈtoʊniəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of boltonia; multiple plants or species in the boltonia genus.

Etymology

Standard Latin-derived scientific plural formed by adding -s to the genus name. Maintains the taxonomic naming convention.

Kelly Says

Gardens that plant boltonias together create spectacular 'butterfly highways' that monarchs recognize and follow during migration—some gardeners track monarch populations by counting butterflies visiting their boltonia patches.

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