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Centranthus

Centranthus

9.9
A group of flowering plants from southern Europe that are grown in gardens, like red valerian
  • noun
  • /ˈsɛntrənθəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The most widely cultivated Centranthus is commonly known as red valerian.

Examples

  • Some species in the Centranthus genus are popular among pollinators like bees and butterflies.

  • The Centranthus plant thrives in sunny gardens.

  • Centranthus is often grown in gardens for its attractive flowers.

  • I love the vibrant flowers of Centranthus.

  • Centranthus is often grown in gardens for its attractive flowers.

  • Some species in the Centranthus genus are popular among pollinators like bees and butterflies.

  • The most widely cultivated Centranthus is commonly known as red valerian.

Compounds

Centranthus ruber
  • Specialized
9.9

A European garden plant with groups of small red or white sweet-smelling flowers, called red valerian

Surface Forms

Centranthus singular
Centranthuses plural

Etymology

Centranthus comes from the Greek parts kentron meaning 'spur' or 'sharp point' and anthos meaning 'flower'. So, the name means 'spur-flower' and that image helps you remember the plant's small pointed flowers, like the red valerian often grown in gardens.