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Ligularia

Ligularia

9.9
A garden plant that lives for many years with large leaves and bright yellow or orange flower spikes
  • noun
  • /ˌlɪɡjʊˈlɛəriə/
  • Specialized
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  • Many gardeners appreciate Ligularia for its large, attractive leaves that thrive in shady areas.
  • Ligularia dentata
  • Ligularia dentata 'Othello'
  • Ligularia 'The Rocket'

Examples

  • The Ligularia plant thrives in moist, shady areas.

  • As a hardy perennial, Ligularia can brighten up any woodland garden.

  • Many gardeners choose Ligularia for its showy foliage and striking yellow flowers.

  • The damp shade in her backyard was ideal for planting Ligularia species.

  • I bought a beautiful Ligularia for my garden.

  • The yellow flowers of Ligularia bloom beautifully in the garden during the summer months.

  • This species of Ligularia is known for its vibrant orange flower spikes and lush foliage.

Synonyms

leopard plant
vsLigularia
8.3

A garden plant with large shiny spotted leaves and yellow flowers

is the specific European and Asian group with large leaves and orange flower spikes

Surface Forms

Ligularia singular
Ligularias plural

Etymology

Ligularia comes from the Latin ligula, meaning 'little tongue'. That name points to the plant's long, yellow, tongue-shaped flower parts, so it's easy to remember Ligularia as a daisy-family plant with bright, tongue-like flowers.