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Delairea odorata

Delairea odorata

9.9
A climbing evergreen plant from South Africa with yellow flowers grown indoors for its pretty leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many people grow Delairea odorata indoors to enjoy its decorative leaves throughout the year.

Examples

  • In some regions, Delairea odorata has become invasive and threatens native species.

  • The gardener carefully trimmed the Delairea odorata to prevent it from overtaking the walkway.

  • The Delairea odorata is known for its beautiful yellow flowers.

  • Many gardeners love the Delairea odorata for its lush green leaves.

  • Many people grow Delairea odorata indoors to enjoy its decorative leaves throughout the year.

  • The gardener carefully trimmed the Delairea odorata to prevent it from overtaking the walkway.

  • Many gardeners love the Delairea odorata for its lush green leaves.

Synonyms

Senecio milkanioides
vsDelairea odorata
  • Specialized
9.9

A South African climbing plant with thick leaves and yellow flowers often kept indoors

highlights attractive foliage rather than emphasis on water storage
German ivy
vsDelairea odorata
8.3

A trailing evergreen houseplant from South Africa with shiny green leaves

climbs more freely and does not tightly wrap around supports

Surface Forms

Delairea odorata singular
Delairea odoratas plural

Morphology

Delairea + odorata

This is a taxonomic Latin binomial combining a genus name and a descriptive specific epithet, so the phrase is referential rather than idiomatic. If a learner knows 'Delairea' (the genus) and that 'odorata' is a descriptive epithet (commonly meaning 'scented' in Latin), they can transparently infer it refers to a Delairea species with a notable scent or fragrance.

Etymology

Delairea odorata may come from a person's name (the Delairea part) plus the Latin word odorata, which means 'scented'. Imagine a gardener naming a climbing plant after someone and noting its smell, so the name tells you it is a scented climbing plant from South Africa.