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Tricyrtis

Tricyrtis

9.9
A plant from Asia that grows in shade, lives for many years, and has spotted flowers called toad lilies
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • In my garden, I have planted several varieties of Tricyrtis, known for their beautiful spotted flowers.
  • toad lilies
  • Tricyrtis lilies
  • Tricyrtis species

Examples

  • What a beautiful Tricyrtis!

  • Look at that Tricyrtis!

  • Many gardeners appreciate Tricyrtis for its delicate, orchid-like flowers that bloom in late summer.

  • The shady corner of the garden was brightened by a cluster of Tricyrtis plants.

  • Botanists study Tricyrtis to learn more about shade-tolerant perennials native to Asia.

  • The unique appearance of Tricyrtis plants adds a special touch to shaded areas in my backyard.

  • Gardeners admire Tricyrtis for its ability to thrive in low light and produce stunning blooms.

Synonyms

toad lily
vsTricyrtis
8.4

A plant that lives many years, has spotted flowers, and grows in damp shade

is a scientific genus of shade-loving Asian perennials rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Tricyrtis main

Etymology

Tricyrtis probably comes from Greek parts tri- 'three' and cyrtis 'curved' or 'hooded'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of tri- as in triangle or trio and picture the flower's three curved, hood-like parts, which matches the plant's three-parted, spotted blooms.