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Schizopetalon

Schizopetalon

9.9
A small South American plant with showy flowers grown in gardens
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Schizopetalon
  • Several species of Schizopetalon are grown as ornamental plants in gardens.

Examples

  • The delicate flowers of Schizopetalon are often featured in botanical exhibits.

  • Gardeners in temperate zones sometimes cultivate Schizopetalon for its unique appearance.

  • Look at the Schizopetalon!

  • The Schizopetalon blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Many gardeners choose to grow Schizopetalon in their flowerbeds due to its vibrant blooms.

  • The Schizopetalon thrives in well-drained soil and requires plenty of sunlight.

  • During the summer, the colorful flowers of Schizopetalon attract many pollinators to the garden.

Compounds

Schizopetalon walkeri
  • Specialized
9.9

A small annual plant from South America with divided leaves and almond-scented purple-white fringed flowers

Surface Forms

Schizopetalon singular
Schizopetalons plural

Etymology

Schizopetalon comes from two Greek parts: schizo- meaning 'split' and petalon meaning 'petal' or 'leaf'. So, the name fits a small group of South American herbs with showy flowers that often have divided or 'split' petals.