epacris
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- noun
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- Several varieties of epacris are popular in ornamental gardens for their vibrant flowers.
Examples
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The epacris thrives in well-drained, acidic soil, making it ideal for rockeries.
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The epacris blooms beautifully in spring.
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Botanists discovered a new species of epacris in the mountainous region.
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I love the vibrant colors of epacris flowers.
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Several varieties of epacris are popular in ornamental gardens for their vibrant flowers.
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Botanists discovered a new species of epacris in the mountainous region.
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The epacris thrives in well-drained, acidic soil, making it ideal for rockeries.
Compounds
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A family of shrubs and small trees from Australia and nearby islands with delicate flowers
- Specialized
A thin upright bush from southern Australia and Tasmania that has tube-shaped white, pink or red flowers
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A small upright shrub from Australia and Tasmania with fragrant ivory flowers
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A small bush from southern and western Australia with pink to purple tube-shaped flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
Epacris comes from Greek parts epi- 'on' and akris 'summit', so it literally means 'on the top', like a plant that grows on hilltops or rocky places. That's why epacris is the name for small evergreen shrubs often found on rocky ground and used in rock gardens for their tight spikes of bell-shaped flowers.