Cyrilla
- noun
- /sɪˈrɪlə/
- Specialized
- Flowers of Cyrilla are distinctive for their twisted petals and fruit without wings.
Examples
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The Cyrilla genus comprises only a single recognized species in modern taxonomy.
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Many Cyrillas thrive in tropical climates.
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Botanists discovered a rare specimen of Cyrilla in the subtropical forest.
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The Cyrilla tree is known for its unique twisted petals.
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Botanists discovered a rare specimen of Cyrilla in the subtropical forest.
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Flowers of Cyrilla are distinctive for their twisted petals and fruit without wings.
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The Cyrilla genus comprises only a single recognized species in modern taxonomy.
Synonyms
A small tree or shrub with thin clusters of white flowers and orange to red leaves
A small tree with thin clusters of white flowers and bright orange-red leaves
Compounds
- Specialized
A small tree or shrub with thin clusters of white flowers and orange to red leaves
Surface Forms
Etymology
Cyrilla is a botanical name formed from a personal name related to Cyril, which comes from a Greek word meaning 'lord'. So the tree genus is called Cyrilla because it was named after a person rather than for a plant feature.