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Epacris

Epacris

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A small Australian shrub with bell-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Several species of Epacris thrive in the acidic soils of southeastern Australia.

Examples

  • The delicate pink blossoms of Epacris are a striking feature in the native landscape garden.

  • Botanists collected specimens of Epacris for study during their expedition.

  • The Epacris plant thrives in sandy soils.

  • Many gardeners love the Epacris for its beautiful flowers.

  • Several species of Epacris thrive in the acidic soils of southeastern Australia.

  • The delicate pink blossoms of Epacris are a striking feature in the native landscape garden.

  • Many gardeners love the Epacris for its beautiful flowers.

Compounds

epacris family
  • Specialized
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A family of shrubs and small trees from Australia and nearby islands with delicate flowers

Epacris impressa
  • Specialized
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A thin upright bush from southern Australia and Tasmania that has tube-shaped white, pink or red flowers

Epacris obtusifolia
  • Specialized
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A small upright shrub from Australia and Tasmania with fragrant ivory flowers

Epacris purpurascens
  • Specialized
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A small bush from southern and western Australia with pink to purple tube-shaped flowers

Surface Forms

Epacris singular
Epacris plural

Etymology

Epacris comes from Greek parts epi- 'on' and akros 'top', like in acropolis 'high city'. So the name points to where these Australian shrubs often grow, on hilltops and rocky ridges.