Delairea
- noun
- Specialized
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Delairea
- Botanists have reclassified German ivy as the only species in the genus Delairea.
Examples
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Delairea is native to southern Africa but has become invasive in many countries.
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Gardeners often need to control the rapid spread of Delairea in warmer climates.
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The Delairea plant is often used for decorative purposes.
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I bought a Delairea for my living room.
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Delairea is often found climbing on walls and fences in gardens.
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Many homeowners appreciate the beauty of Delairea as a decorative plant.
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Despite its attractive appearance, Delairea can be difficult to manage due to its invasive nature.
Compounds
- Specialized
A climbing evergreen plant from South Africa with yellow flowers grown indoors for its pretty leaves
Surface Forms
Etymology
Delairea is a plant name formed from a person's name, which is a common way to name groups of plants. So Delairea now names the group that includes the climbing plant called 'German ivy' in the daisy family, and remembering it as a person's name helps you recall it is a name rather than a description of the plant.
