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Podalyria

Podalyria

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A South African shrub in the pea family often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Podalyria
  • Botanists debated whether Podalyria should remain a distinct genus or be merged with Sophora.

Examples

  • The genus Podalyria is known for its attractive pink flowers and silver foliage.

  • Several species within the Podalyria genus are grown as ornamentals in South African gardens.

  • Look at that stunning Podalyria in the garden!

  • The Podalyria plants thrive in the South African climate.

  • Several species within the Podalyria genus are grown as ornamentals in South African gardens.

  • The genus Podalyria is known for its attractive pink flowers and silver foliage.

  • The Podalyria plants thrive in the South African climate.

Surface Forms

Podalyria singular
Podalyria plural

Etymology

The word Podalyria is a scientific name for a group of South African shrubs. A helpful way to remember it is to see pod- like in pedal meaning 'foot' and -lyria which sounds like 'lyre', so imagine the plant's flowers or leaves as tiny 'feet' or a small harp shape.