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Clianthus

Clianthus

9.9
A group of low shrubs or climbing plants from New Zealand and Australia with bright red flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners prize Clianthus for its vibrant red blossoms and attractive foliage.

Examples

  • The Clianthus genus includes plants commonly referred to as kaka beak due to the shape of their flowers.

  • The Clianthus plant thrives in well-drained soil.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species within the Clianthus genus in New Zealand.

  • Many gardeners love the vibrant blooms of Clianthus.

  • Scientists are excited about the discovery of a new species belonging to the Clianthus genus in Australia.

  • Many horticulturists cultivate Clianthus for its unique, colorful flowers and ease of care.

  • The striking flowers of Clianthus resemble the beak of a kaka bird, which is how the plant got its nickname.

Compounds

Clianthus formosus
  • Specialized
9.9

A spreading bush with bright red flowers with black marks that grows in dry parts of Australia

Clianthus puniceus
  • Specialized
9.9

A shrub from New Zealand with leaves that stay green and red or white claw-shaped flowers like bird beaks

Clianthus speciosus
  • Specialized
9.9

A spreading bush that grows in dry parts of Australia and has bright red flowers with black marks

Surface Forms

Clianthus singular
Clianthuses plural

Etymology

Clianthus comes from Greek parts, where the ending -anthus means 'flower' and is the same part you find in chrysanthemum. So the name points to the plant's bright, showy flowers.