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Abelia

Abelia

9.8
A shrub from East Asia with small fragrant flowers often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • /əˈbiːliə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Abelia blooms beautifully in the spring.

Examples

  • Gardeners often choose Abelia for its resilience and colorful foliage.

  • I planted several Abelias in my garden.

  • Botanists classify several ornamental shrubs under the genus Abelia.

  • The Abelia in our garden blooms with clusters of small, fragrant flowers from summer into autumn.

  • The garden was vibrant with blooming Abelia shrubs, attracting bees and butterflies.

  • In the landscape design, Abelia plants are favored for their long-lasting flowers and lush green leaves.

  • My neighbor has a beautiful hedge of Abelia that adds color to her yard throughout the summer.

Surface Forms

Abelia singular
Abelias plural

Etymology

Abelia names a group of East Asian flowering shrubs and comes from the name of the British naturalist Clarke Abel. Thinking of the familiar name Abel helps you remember that Abelia is a plant name made to honor a person, which is why it refers to those ornamental shrubs with pretty flowers.