Friday, April 27, 2012

X is for Xenia



Xenia is not the name of a futuristic character. It has to do with botony. It is the effect or influence of the pollen on structures other than the embryo, like the seeds or the fruits.  I didn't want anyone to confuse it with Zinnia which is a flower.


TTFN

3 comments:

  1. While it's not a character name, you have to admit that Xenia would make a good one ;)

    Happy A to Z :)

    ~ Rhonda Parrish

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  2. Reminded me of Xena, Warrior Princess. It would make for a cool name, even if it isn't one.

    Jessica
    A to Z Blogger & SF/Fantasy Writer @ Visions of Other Worlds

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  3. Xenia is also a city in Ohio. :) I grew up 20 minutes from there.

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