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Pedilanthus

Pedilanthus

9.9
A tropical plant with thick stems or leaves and flowers shaped like a slipper
  • noun
  • /ˌpɛdɪˈlænθəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Many gardeners appreciate Pedilanthus for its striking slipper-shaped flowers.

Examples

  • Botanists often study Pedilanthus for its unusual slipper-shaped flowers.

  • Some varieties of Pedilanthus make excellent houseplants due to their drought tolerance.

  • The Pedilanthus in her garden thrived in the hot, dry climate.

  • The Pedilanthus plant is often used in landscaping.

  • Many gardeners love Pedilanthus for its unique flowers.

  • In tropical regions, Pedilanthus is often used to decorate gardens with its unique appearance.

  • For those interested in succulents, Pedilanthus offers both aesthetic appeal and drought resistance.

Synonyms

slipper spurge
vsPedilanthus
  • US
9.9

A tropical shrub like a cactus with thick stems and foot-shaped flowers

is the formal botanical genus name used in classification

Compounds

Pedilanthus bracteatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A shrub from Mexico with thick waxy stems that store water

Pedilanthus pavonis
  • Specialized
9.9

A waxy shrub from Mexico with bright flowers often visited by butterflies

Pedilanthus tithymaloides
  • Specialized
9.9

A low tropical American shrub that can make you vomit and is grown for zigzag stems and bright flower parts

Surface Forms

Pedilanthus singular
Pedilanthuses plural

Etymology

The word Pedilanthus comes from the Greek parts pedilon 'slipper' and anthos 'flower', so it means 'slipper-flower' and helps you remember its distinctive slipper-shaped blooms.