gloxinia
/glok-sin-ee-uh/US // glɒkˈsɪn i ə //UK // (ɡlɒkˈsɪnɪə) //
钩镰枪,钩藤,钩吻,钩镰枪手
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : any of several horticultural varieties of a plant belonging to the genus Sinningia, of the gesneria family, especially S. speciosa, having large white, red, or purple bell-shaped flowers.
- : any plant of the genus Gloxinia, of Central and South America, having bluish, white, or pink flowers.
Examples
In Gloxinia the petals may be either regular or irregular, and the decoration changes in concert.
Sow in the manner advised for Gloxinia, and the two plants may be grown in the same house.
Peloric races of Gloxinia speciosa and Antirrhinum majus, i. 365.
A hardy deciduous flowering tree, bearing erect panicles of large, lilac, gloxinia-like flowers.
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