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Helwingia

Helwingia

9.9
A small bush from mountain woods in eastern Asia, especially Japan, that has flowers on its leaves
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Helwingia
  • The Helwingia is notable for its unusual practice of bearing flowers on the surfaces of its leaves.

Examples

  • Many rare species of Helwingia can be found in Japanese mountain woodlands.

  • Gardeners value Helwingia for its resilience and attractive foliage.

  • The Helwingia plant thrives in shaded areas.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of Helwingia.

  • Gardeners value Helwingia for its resilience and attractive foliage.

  • Many rare species of Helwingia can be found in Japanese mountain woodlands.

  • The Helwingia is notable for its unusual practice of bearing flowers on the surfaces of its leaves.

Surface Forms

Helwingia singular
Helwingias plural

Etymology

Helwingia comes from the name Helwing and the Latin ending -ia, which means 'of' or 'belonging to'. A helpful way to remember it is that scientists often add -ia to a person's name to make a plant name, so Helwingia simply means 'Helwing's plants' and is used for this group of shrubs.