Pavonia
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A tropical shrub or herb from South America with hairy stems and bright flowers
- noun
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Pavonia
- The Pavonia genus includes various species of shrubs that thrive in sunny environments.
Examples
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Many gardeners admire the resilience of Pavonia plants in hot and humid climates.
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The last product for skin and hair is my Pavonia Timeless Repair cream.
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So this is the Pavonia CI gel.
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The tropical shrub Pavonia is known for its striking flowers and vibrant colors.
Compounds
Saturnia pavonia
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A large moth in Europe and Asia with wings covered in many tiny scales and eye-like spots
Surface Forms
Etymology
Pavonia is the name for a group of tropical plants that was created to honor the Spanish botanist Pavón. Botanists often add -ia to a person's name to make a plant genus, so Pavonia literally means 'Pavón's plant', which is why this name is used for that group of shrubs and herbs.