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columnea

columnea

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A tropical plant with thick hairy leaves and bright hanging flowers often grown for decoration
  • noun
  • /kəˈlʌmniə/
  • Specialized
: columnea
  • Many gardeners collect different columnea varieties for their uniquely shaped foliage and blooms.

Examples

  • The columnea is prized for its vibrant flowers that brighten up any conservatory.

  • A hanging basket of columnea can make a stunning centerpiece in indoor gardens.

  • I bought a beautiful columnea for my living room.

  • The columnea blooms brightly in the summer.

  • A hanging basket of columnea can make a stunning centerpiece in indoor gardens.

  • Many gardeners collect different columnea varieties for their uniquely shaped foliage and blooms.

  • The columnea is prized for its vibrant flowers that brighten up any conservatory.

Surface Forms

columnea singular
columneas plural

Etymology

The word columnea comes from the Latin family name Columna, which means 'column' and was used to honor an early naturalist. A helpful way to remember columnea is to picture its hanging stems and tube-like flowers as small 'columns', so the name matches the plant's shape.