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achimenes

achimenes

9.9
A tropical perennial plant with showy bell-shaped flowers grown for decoration
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːkɪˈmiːniːz/
  • Specialized
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  • Their delicate, bell-shaped flowers make achimenes a favorite among collectors of exotic plants.

Examples

  • The gardener planted several achimenes in the shaded border to add vibrant color.

  • Many species of achimenes thrive best in humid, tropical conditions and do not tolerate frost.

  • The achimenes bloom beautifully in the summer.

  • I saw some achimenes at the botanical garden.

  • Many species of achimenes thrive best in humid, tropical conditions and do not tolerate frost.

  • The gardener planted several achimenes in the shaded border to add vibrant color.

  • Their delicate, bell-shaped flowers make achimenes a favorite among collectors of exotic plants.

Synonyms

hot water plant
vsachimenes
9.9

A tropical plant with bright, bell-shaped flowers like gloxinia

is the scientific genus name for that same tropical plant

Surface Forms

achimenes singular
achimenes plural

Etymology

Achimenes comes from Greek, but the exact old meaning is not clear. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the plant's bell-shaped flowers as little chimes, which is why the name fits these showy, bell-like blooms.