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Calandrinia

Calandrinia

9.9
A low-growing plant with a circle of leaves at the base and clusters of purple flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The desert landscape was dotted with blooming Calandrinia after the rains.

Examples

  • Some gardeners choose Calandrinia for its drought-resistant qualities and attractive foliage.

  • The Calandrinia plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Several species of Calandrinia are valued for their vibrant flowers in rock gardens.

  • Many gardeners love Calandrinia for its vibrant flowers.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Calandrinia for its stunning clusters of purplish flowers in their gardens.

  • In tropical areas, Calandrinia plants can quickly fill a landscape with vibrant colors during blooming season.

  • The low-growing Calandrinia is often used in landscaping for its beautiful blooms and ability to withstand dry conditions.

Compounds

Calandrinia ciliata
  • Specialized
9.9

A low plant with thick leaves that forms a green carpet and has small bright pink flowers

Surface Forms

Calandrinia singular
Calandriniae plural

Etymology

Calandrinia is the name of a group of plants and comes from the surname Calandrini, a Swiss botanist who studied plants. The ending -ia shows the name is 'of' or 'for' a person, so Calandrinia literally means the plants 'of Calandrini' and that explains its modern name.