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Francoa

Francoa

9.9
A plant that lives many years, keeps leaves all year, and has white or pink flowers from Chile
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Francoa
  • Several species of Francoa thrive in the mild, moist conditions of coastal Chile.

Examples

  • The Francoa is prized for its delicate pink blossoms in many ornamental gardens.

  • The Francoa blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Botanists are studying the pollination methods of Francoa in their native habitats.

  • Look at the stunning Francoa in the botanical garden!

  • Several species of Francoa thrive in the mild, moist conditions of coastal Chile.

  • The Francoa is prized for its delicate pink blossoms in many ornamental gardens.

  • The Francoa blooms beautifully in the spring.

Surface Forms

Francoa singular
Francoas plural

Etymology

Francoa is the name for a group of Chilean flowering herbs and comes from the surname Franco, used to honor a person. A helpful way to remember it is to think of 'Franco's plant', so Francoa is the plant named for that person.