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Gesneria

Gesneria

9.9
A tropical plant with bright tube-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • /ɡɛsˈnɪəriə/
  • Specialized
: Gesneria
  • The Gesneria genus is native to the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new variety of Gesneria growing in the mountains of Puerto Rico.

  • The Gesneria plant thrives in warm, humid climates.

  • Many collectors specialize in cultivating rare Gesneria species for their vibrant blossoms.

  • I bought a beautiful Gesneria for my garden.

  • Many collectors specialize in cultivating rare Gesneria species for their vibrant blossoms.

  • Researchers discovered a new variety of Gesneria growing in the mountains of Puerto Rico.

  • The Gesneria genus is native to the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America.

Compounds

gesneria family
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical flowering plants like African violet

Surface Forms

Gesneria singular
Gesnerias plural

Etymology

Gesneria is a plant name made from the last name Gesner, a Swiss scientist who loved studying plants. The -ia ending means 'belonging to' and is the same ending in gardenia, so Gesneria means 'Gesner's plants', which helps you remember it is the name for a group of flowering plants.