Flowers That Start With X
Discover 20+ flowers beginning with X — their names, meanings, origins, and unique characteristics.
Xanthisma texanum
Commonly known as the sleepy daisy, this yellow-flowered annual is native to the southern United States and thrives in dry, sandy prairie soils.
Xanthoceras sorbifolium
Known as the yellowhorn, this deciduous shrub from northern China produces stunning white flowers with red or yellow centers in late spring.
Xanthorrhoea
Commonly called the grass tree, this iconic Australian native produces a long, spear-like spike covered in tiny white or cream-colored flowers.
Xanthosoma sagittifolium
Often called elephant ear, this tropical aroid produces large, spathe-and-spadix flowers that are creamy white and native to the tropical Americas.
Xeranthemum annuum
Known as the immortelle, this annual flower from the Mediterranean produces papery, everlasting blooms in shades of purple, pink, and white.
Xerophyllum asphodeloides
Commonly called turkeybeard, this perennial wildflower from the eastern United States features tall, dense racemes of small, star-shaped white flowers.
Xerophyllum tenax
Known as bear grass, this plant produces a spectacular, tall, plume-like cluster of creamy white flowers and is native to western North America.
Xylosma congesta
While primarily grown for foliage, this shrub produces small, inconspicuous, fragrant yellow-green flowers and is native to East Asia.
Xyris ambigua
Known as the coastal yellow-eyed grass, this wetland perennial produces bright yellow, three-petaled flowers atop long, slender stalks in the southeastern United States.
Xyris caroliniana
Commonly known as Carolina yellow-eyed grass, this plant features small, bright yellow flowers that emerge from cone-like heads in boggy habitats.
Xyris difformis
Often called the bog yellow-eyed grass, this species is widespread in North American wetlands and produces distinct, terminal yellow flowers on stiff scapes.
Xyris fimbriata
Known as the fringed yellow-eyed grass, this plant is notable for its large, showy yellow flowers and is found in wet pine barrens.
Xyris iridifolia
This species of yellow-eyed grass features iris-like leaves and produces small, bright yellow flowers, commonly found in the swampy regions of the Americas.
Xyris jupicai
A widespread species of yellow-eyed grass found in tropical and subtropical regions, producing small, ephemeral yellow flowers on distinct, cylindrical spikes.
Xyris torta
Known as the twisted yellow-eyed grass, this plant is characterized by its spirally twisted leaves and bright yellow flowers, native to North America.
Xyris tuberosa
This unique species of yellow-eyed grass produces small yellow flowers and is distinguished by its tuberous root system, native to southeastern wetlands.
Xylosma senticosa
A rare shrub species that produces small, fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers, often used in specialized botanical collections for its unique structure.
Xanthostemon chrysanthus
Known as the golden penda, this Australian rainforest tree produces spectacular, fluffy, bright yellow flowers that attract nectar-feeding birds and insects.
Xanthostemon verdugonianus
A rare tropical tree from the Philippines that produces clusters of vibrant, yellow, brush-like flowers, highly valued for its ornamental beauty.
Xerophyta retinervis
A resurrection plant from southern Africa that produces delicate, star-shaped white or pale blue flowers after rainfall, showcasing remarkable drought tolerance.
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