Chaenomeles
- noun
- /ˌkeɪnəˈmɛlɪs/
- Specialized
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Chaenomeles
- Many gardeners cultivate Chaenomeles for their brightly colored flowers and ornamental value.
Examples
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The Chaenomeles in our garden bloomed earlier than usual this spring.
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Fruit from Chaenomeles can be used to make jellies and preserves.
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The Chaenomeles shrub blooms beautifully in spring.
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Have you seen the Chaenomeles in the garden?
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Many gardeners cultivate Chaenomeles for their brightly colored flowers and ornamental value.
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The Chaenomeles in our garden bloomed earlier than usual this spring.
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The Chaenomeles shrub blooms beautifully in spring.
Synonyms
A group of bushes related to roses that lose their leaves and have bright spring flowers
A small Asian shrub with spiny branches and red or pink flowers
Compounds
- Specialized
A thorny bush from China that makes red or white flowers in spring
- Specialized
A group of bushes related to roses that lose their leaves and have bright spring flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chaenomeles comes from Greek parts chainein ('to open') and mēlon ('apple'). This name paints a simple picture: the plant makes small, apple-like fruit that can split open, so it helps you remember these flowering quince shrubs with bright flowers and hard fruit.
