bergenia
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- noun
- /ˈbɜrɡɪniə/
- Specialized
- The garden was vibrant with clusters of pink flowers from the bergenia plants, adding a splash of color to the winter landscape.
Examples
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Look at that bergenia!
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Gardeners often choose bergenia for its attractive foliage and ability to cover ground.
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Large clusters of pink flowers bloom on the bergenia every spring.
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The hardy bergenia in my garden survived the harsh winter unscathed.
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The bergenia blooms beautifully in spring.
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She loved how the large leaves of the bergenia provided a lush ground cover, thriving even in the shade of taller plants.
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In our backyard, the bergenia blooms beautifully each spring, drawing attention from neighbors who admire its resilience.
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word bergenia was named after a German botanist called Bergen, who was honoured by having this group of garden plants carry his name. So to remember bergenia, think of a hardy ground-cover plant that looks like a proper name because it was named for a person.