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Moraea

Moraea

1 9.9
A plant with showy flowers like an iris often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Moraea
  • Many people choose Moraea for their gardens because of its striking, iris-like appearance.

Examples

  • The gardener admired the vibrant colors of the Moraea blooming in the spring sunlight.

  • She decided to add a Moraea to her collection of rare flowering plants.

  • The Moraea blooms beautifully in spring.

  • I bought a Moraea for my garden.

  • Many people choose Moraea for their gardens because of its striking, iris-like appearance.

  • The gardener admired the vibrant colors of the Moraea blooming in the spring sunlight.

  • She decided to add a Moraea to her collection of rare flowering plants.

Synonyms

iris
vsMoraea
24 3.5

A plant with long narrow leaves and tall stems bearing bright flowers

is a genus with showy flowers that resemble that plant and is grown ornamentally

Surface Forms

Moraea singular
Moraeas plural

Etymology

Moraea comes from a person's name, as many plant names do, so think of it as a surname given to these iris-like flowers. Moraea is the name of a 'genus', or group, of related plants known for their showy, colorful blooms.