Capnoides

/kæpˈnɔɪdiːz/ noun

Definition

A genus of small herbaceous plants in the poppy family, formerly called Fumaria, with delicate pink or white flowers.

Etymology

From Greek 'kapnos' (smoke) and '-oides' (resembling), because the finely divided foliage resembles smoke.

Kelly Says

Capnoides plants have incredibly delicate foliage that looks like it's dissolving into air—the ancient Greeks literally named them after their resemblance to smoke.

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