1. A genus of small flowering plants native to North America, commonly grown as ornamental garden flowers with delicate blue, white, or purple blooms.
Usage: Often used in the singular or plural; commonly called baby blue eyes or five-spot.; Botanical/horticultural term.

Examples

• The gardener planted nemophila seeds in spring for a carpet of blue flowers.
• Nemophila is popular in cottage gardens because it thrives in partial shade.
• The delicate nemophila blooms attracted butterflies to the flower bed.
• She chose nemophila for its low-growing habit and cheerful appearance.
• Nemophila flowers typically bloom from late spring through summer.