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vase-fine

vase-fine

9.9
A climbing small bush from the southeastern United States with large red-purple bell-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : Clematis viorna
  • The vase-fine is known for its large, red-purple flowers that attract many pollinators.

Examples

  • Hummingbirds are often drawn to the vibrant flowers of the vase-fine.

  • Botanists admire the unique leathery sepals of the vase-fine.

  • The vase-fine added a burst of color to their garden all summer long.

  • The vase-fine blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Have you seen the vase-fines in the garden?

  • In the garden, the vase-fine displays its stunning leathery sepals and vibrant blooms.

  • Many gardeners appreciate how the vase-fine thrives in warm climates and offers striking floral displays.

Synonyms

vase vine
vsvase-fine
  • US
9.9

A climbing plant with large red-purple bell-shaped flowers and thick leaf-like parts under the flowers

uses a more technical term rather than the plainer description
Clematis viorna
vsvase-fine
  • Specialized
9.9

A climbing plant with large purple-red bell-shaped flowers

is a smaller plant, growing as a subshrub rather than a full shrub
leather flower
vsvase-fine
  • US
9.1

A climbing plant with thick, leather-like outer parts and bell-shaped blooms

is narrower, naming one specific subshrub native to the southeastern United States

Surface Forms

vase-fine singular
vase-fines plural

Etymology

Vase-fine is easy to remember: imagine its bell-shaped flowers as small vase shapes with 'fine', meaning 'delicate', edges. That's why the name fits a climbing plant with bright, vase-like flowers.