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abelia

abelia

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A small garden bush with pairs of leaves and clusters of pink, white, or purple flowers
  • noun
  • /əˈbiːliə/
  • Specialized
: abelia
  • The abelia in the front garden blooms every summer with clusters of delicate pink flowers.

Examples

  • We planted several abelias along the walkway to create a colorful, flowering hedge.

  • Gardeners often choose abelia for its attractive foliage and ease of care.

  • The abelia blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • I planted an abelia in my garden last year.

  • The abelia shrub is popular for its ornamental flowers and lush green leaves.

  • In my garden, the abelia blooms with beautiful clusters of pink flowers during the summer.

  • The gardener suggested planting abelia for its ornamental appeal and low maintenance needs.

Surface Forms

abelia singular
abelias plural

Morphology

abelia = Abel (opaque) = Abel + ia

The plant name is formed from the proper name 'Abel' plus the taxonomic suffix '-ia', but the meaning of the genus cannot be inferred from the name alone.

Etymology

Abelia is the name of a group of flowering shrubs and it was named after a British plant collector, Abel, whose full name was Clarke Abel. So abelia simply carries his name, and a helpful way to remember it is to imagine the shrub as 'Abel's' plant in a garden.