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Nicandra

Nicandra

9.9
A strong plant from Peru that lives one year with bell-shaped blue or purple flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Nicandra is often grown in gardens for its attractive blue flowers.

Examples

  • The fruits of Nicandra are contained in papery husks similar to those of a tomatillo.

  • The Nicandra plant thrives in sunny gardens.

  • Botanists first classified Nicandra in the 18th century after discovering it in Peru.

  • Look at that Nicandra!

  • Nicandra is a popular choice among gardeners for its colorful bell-shaped flowers.

  • In many regions, Nicandra is planted for its ornamental qualities and resilience.

  • The unique bell-shaped blooms of Nicandra attract various pollinators to the garden.

Compounds

Nicandra physaloides
  • Specialized
9.9

A rough South American plant grown for its blue-and-white flowers and lantern-like fruits

Surface Forms

Nicandra singular
Nicandras plural

Etymology

Nicandra is named after the ancient Greek writer Nicander, who wrote about poisonous plants. That's why the name suits a nightshade family plant with strong, eye-catching flowers.