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Templetonia

Templetonia

9.9
A group of Australian shrubs in the pea family with bright red flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Templetonia genus includes several species that thrive in arid regions of Australia.

Examples

  • Gardens specializing in native plants often feature Templetonia for its bright red flowers.

  • Botanists studied a rare Templetonia specimen found near the coastal cliffs.

  • The Templetonia plants thrive in dry climates.

  • Many gardeners love Templetonia for its vibrant flowers.

  • Botanists studied a rare Templetonia specimen found near the coastal cliffs.

  • Gardens specializing in native plants often feature Templetonia for its bright red flowers.

  • The Templetonia genus includes several species that thrive in arid regions of Australia.

Synonyms

coral bush
vsTempletonia
  • Australian
7.6

A small Australian shrub with bright red flowers often grown in gardens

refers to a scientific genus covering related shrubs, not a single garden plant

Compounds

Templetonia retusa
  • Australian
9.9

An Australian shrub with bright red flowers

Surface Forms

Templetonia singular
Templetonias plural

Etymology

Templetonia comes from the last name Templeton plus the plant ending -ia, a common ending that shows 'named for' or 'belonging to' a person. So Templetonia is the genus name that honors someone called Templeton and is used for this group of Australian shrubs.