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Schizanthus

Schizanthus

9.9
A flowering plant from Chile with bright flowers that look like orchids
  • noun
  • /ˈskɪzənθəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Some species of Schizanthus are commonly called 'poor man's orchid' due to their striking resemblance to orchids.

Examples

  • Many gardeners cultivate Schizanthus for its brilliant and exotic-looking blooms.

  • The Schizanthus blooms beautifully in spring.

  • The Schizanthus genus is native to Chile but popular in ornamental gardens worldwide.

  • I planted some Schizanthus in my garden.

  • The garden was vibrant, filled with Schizanthus flowers that resembled tiny orchids.

  • We admired the stunning variety of Schizanthus blooms in the botanical garden this spring.

  • She decided to include Schizanthus in her flower arrangements due to their striking colors.

Synonyms

poor man's orchid
vsSchizanthus
  • UK
9.1

A garden flower with delicate, multicolored petals that looks like a tropical flower

is the scientific genus name for the same Chilean herb
butterfly flower
vsSchizanthus
  • Specialized
8.2

A small garden plant with thin divided leaves and bright flowers with different colours

is the scientific genus name used for that Chilean flowering herb

Surface Forms

Schizanthus singular
Schizanthuses plural

Etymology

Schizanthus comes from ancient Greek parts: schizo- meaning 'split' and -anthus meaning 'flower'. So the name paints a clear picture — a 'split flower' — which fits these plants because their petals look divided and exotic, like small orchid-like blooms.