noun
- plural of baptisia; a genus of North American plants in the legume family, commonly called wild indigo, with blue, white, or yellow flowers
Usage: botanical term; often used in gardening and horticulture contexts
Examples
- The gardener planted several baptisias in the perennial border.
- Baptisias are drought-tolerant plants that thrive in well-drained soil.
- Blue baptisias bloom in late spring and attract pollinators.
- Many native plant enthusiasts recommend baptisias for sustainable landscaping.