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Calycanthus

Calycanthus

9.9
A bush with large, attractive flowers and a spicy sweet smell
  • noun
  • /ˌkælɪˈkænθəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Calycanthus in her garden filled the air with a spicy fragrance in spring.

Examples

  • Many gardeners plant Calycanthus shrubs for their attractive appearance and aromatic scent.

  • Botanists admire the unusual flowers of Calycanthus for their dark crimson petals.

  • The Calycanthus plant blooms in early spring.

  • I love the scent of Calycanthus flowers.

  • Gardening enthusiasts often appreciate Calycanthus for its fragrant blooms and vibrant colors.

  • In spring, the Calycanthus shrubs in the park release a delightful aroma that attracts many visitors.

  • The sweet, spicy scent of the Calycanthus flowers makes them a favorite among landscapers.

Compounds

calycanthus family
9.9

A group of shrubs or small trees with fragrant bark and showy flowers from eastern United States and eastern Asia

Calycanthus floridus
  • Specialized
9.9

A hardy shrub from the southeastern United States with reddish brown flowers that smell like cloves

Calycanthus occidentalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A spreading shrub from the western United States with brown fragrant flowers

Surface Forms

Calycanthus singular
Calycanthuses plural
Calycanthuses plural

Etymology

Calycanthus comes from Greek parts kalyx meaning 'cup' and anthos meaning 'flower'. So think of a 'cup-flower' as an image for this fragrant shrub with showy, cup-like blooms, which helps you remember the plant also called 'sweetshrub' or 'allspice'.