bocconia
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A plant with large, showy groups of flowers often grown in gardens
- noun
- Specialized
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bocconia
- The garden features a beautiful bocconia in full bloom near the pond.
Examples
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The bocconia blooms attract many butterflies.
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The leaves of the bocconia shimmered in the afternoon sun.
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Many botanists are interested in the unique flowers of bocconia species.
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I planted a beautiful bocconia in my garden.
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The garden features a beautiful bocconia in full bloom near the pond.
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Many botanists are interested in the unique flowers of bocconia species.
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The bocconia blooms attract many butterflies.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bocconia is named after the Italian botanist Boccone. A helpful way to remember it is 'Boccone's plant', which explains why Bocconia refers to a kind of plant grown for its showy flower clusters.
