Pericallis
9.9
Plants that people grow for their bright, colorful flowers
- noun
- /ˌpɛrɪˈkælɪs/
- Specialized
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Pericallis
- Many gardeners choose Pericallis for its vibrant blooms in spring.
Examples
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Botanists classify cineraria under the genus Pericallis.
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The Pericallis hybrid is popular as an ornamental plant in temperate zones.
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Look at that Pericallis!
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The Pericallis blooms beautifully.
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Many gardeners choose Pericallis for its vibrant blooms in spring.
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Botanists classify cineraria under the genus Pericallis.
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The Pericallis hybrid is popular as an ornamental plant in temperate zones.
Synonyms
9.9
A small plant with bright daisy-like flowers grown to decorate homes or gardens
has the same meaning but is the formal botanical genus name
Compounds
Surface Forms
Pericallis singular
Pericallises plural
Etymology
The word Pericallis comes from Greek parts peri- meaning 'around' and kallos meaning 'beauty', the same root you see in calligraphy ('beautiful writing'). So, Pericallis means 'beauty all around', which fits this plant's showy ring of flowers.
