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Kniphofia uvaria

Kniphofia uvaria

9.9
A plant that lives for many years with tall spikes of red orange flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Kniphofia uvaria blooms vibrantly in the summer.

Examples

  • The tall flower spikes of Kniphofia uvaria make it a striking ornamental plant.

  • The vibrant blooms of Kniphofia uvaria attract hummingbirds to the garden each summer.

  • Many gardeners plant Kniphofia uvaria to add a splash of color to their flower beds.

  • Have you seen a Kniphofia uvaria in full bloom?

  • The Kniphofia uvaria blooms vibrantly in the summer, attracting many pollinators with its striking scarlet flowers.

  • In her garden, she planted Kniphofia uvaria, which added a stunning touch of color with its tall spikes.

  • The red hot poker, or Kniphofia uvaria, is known for its unique flame-like appearance and hardy nature.

Synonyms

red-hot poker
vsKniphofia uvaria
1 8.2

A tall garden plant with long spikes of bright red or orange flowers

refers specifically to a South African clump with scarlet flower spikes
poker plant
vsKniphofia uvaria
  • South African
8.5

A tall plant with red flower spikes that gardeners grow

is the formal botanical name for the same plant
tritoma
vsKniphofia uvaria
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall garden plant with long leaves and spikes of red or yellow flowers

describes the same species by tall upright scarlet spikes rather than drooping blooms

Surface Forms

Kniphofia uvaria singular
Kniphofia uvarias plural

Morphology

Kniphofia + uvaria

This is a scientific Latin binomial (a species name) rather than a compositional English phrase. The second element 'uvaria' is not an English lexical item and provides no transparent meaning to a B1 learner, and even knowing 'Kniphofia' only signals a genus label rather than a deducible meaning. Because the expression functions as an arbitrary proper name rather than a predictable combination of English words, it is opaque to learners.

Etymology

Kniphofia uvaria is the scientific name for a plant often called the red hot poker. Its tall spikes of red and orange flowers look like a metal poker heated in a fire, so the name helps you remember the plant's bright, pointed blooms.