Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Xanthic #AtoZChallenge

X, for me, is the hardest letter of the alphabet in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge.  I think all of us A to Zers struggle with this letter.  I've used this particular X word (xanthic) too many times but it is perfect for spring. There are so many yellow flowers associated with spring where I live: tulips.  Daffodils.  Forsythia.  And even more.

So, I'm revisiting the topic of Xanthic.  Or, in plainer language, Yellow, especially related to flowers.

The dictionary defines xanthic as yellow, or yellow-like.  That works for me, because I have lots of yellow flowers to show you from this spring.  Some are still blooming.

Euphorbia, my yard, April 26.  

Tulips, neighborhood, April 22.  I like photographing them from above to get the interior in the picture.

Barrenwort, my yard, April 14.
Yellow daffodil, my yard, April 22.
Fringed yellow tulip, my yard.  I only had one of these beauties come up this year.
Short tulip, variety long forgotten, my yard, April 23.  Now, isn't that Xciting?
 

#AtoZChallenge 2026 letter X

X day in the Blogging from A to Z Challenge.  Now off to see how others conquered X. 

12 comments:

  1. I had no idea that "xanthic" means yellow. After I admire your flowers for a second time, I will be checking if xantham gum is related. I always figured it was some weird corporate coinage, but now I am intrigued!
    Love the flower pictures!
    Lori

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  2. ,,,thanks, xanthic is a fabulous X word.

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  3. I learned a new word today :), never heard of it. Yes, it is perfect for spring.

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  4. Yes, X is often the hardest. I've used xanthic in 2024!

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  5. We all cheat on X day. But this is not a cheat. Just because you've used it before doesn't mean you can't use it again.

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  6. You've shown us some lovely xanthic here.

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  7. It has been fun today going around to participating blog sites and seeing what everyone has come up with for X.

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  8. Yellow flowers are among my favorite blooms. @samanthabwriter from
    Balancing Act

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  9. I do love the yellow flowers of spring, especially daffodils, forsythia, and primroses.
    https://nydamprintsblackandwhite.blogspot.com/2026/04/y-is-for-yossele.html

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