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Exacum

Exacum

9.9
A group of tropical Asian and African plants like the Persian violet with bright flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Exacum genus includes the well-known Persian violet, prized for its vibrant flowers.

Examples

  • Some species in the Exacum genus are native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa.

  • I bought an Exacum for my garden.

  • Gardeners often recommend Exacum as an ornamental plant for bright indoor spaces.

  • The Exacum plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Gardeners often recommend Exacum as an ornamental plant for bright indoor spaces.

  • The Exacum genus includes the well-known Persian violet, prized for its vibrant flowers.

  • Some species in the Exacum genus are native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa.

Compounds

Exacum affine
  • Specialized
9.9

A houseplant that lives for many years with fragrant blue or lavender flowers

Surface Forms

Exacum singular
Exacums plural

Etymology

The word Exacum is the scientific name for a group of tropical flowering plants, including the Persian violet. A helpful way to remember Exacum is to think of the familiar word exact, because the plants' small, neat flowers look 'precise'.