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Callistephus

Callistephus

9.9
A plant with bright flowers like large daisies often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Callistephus plant blooms beautifully in late summer.

Examples

  • I bought a Callistephus for my garden.

  • Many florists use Callistephus as a centerpiece in floral arrangements due to its showy flowers.

  • Callistephus is often grown for its vibrant, colorful blooms in summer gardens.

  • Many florists use Callistephus as a centerpiece in floral arrangements due to its showy flowers.

  • The gardener planted several varieties of Callistephus along the walkway.

  • Callistephus is often grown for its vibrant, colorful blooms in summer gardens.

  • The gardener planted several varieties of Callistephus along the walkway.

Compounds

Callistephus chinensis
  • Specialized
9.9

A brightly colored garden flower with large round blooms often called China aster

Surface Forms

Callistephus singular
Callistephus plural

Etymology

Callistephus comes from the Greek parts kallistos ('most beautiful') and stephanos ('crown'). So imagine a 'most beautiful crown' of petals to remember Callistephus is a showy flowering plant, like the China aster.