escallonia
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9.1
- noun
- /ˌɛskəˈloʊniə/
- The escallonia blooms beautifully in the spring.
Examples
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Many species of escallonia are valued for their glossy leaves and clusters of pink or white flowers.
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The gardener planted a row of escallonia along the fence to create a colorful hedge.
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In South America, escallonia grows naturally in mountainous regions and is popular in landscaping.
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I love the vibrant colors of escallonias in my garden.
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The garden was vibrant, thanks to the beautiful clusters of escallonia flowers in full bloom.
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She planted an escallonia hedge to create a colorful backdrop for her garden.
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In spring, the escallonia shrubs attract many pollinators with their bright flowers.
Synonyms
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7.4
A small bush with bright flowers often grown in gardens
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7.0
A bush with large round flowers often in blue or pink
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6.8
A bush or small tree with shiny leaves and flowers in white, pink and red used in gardens
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7.8
A small evergreen shrub that sometimes grows into a tree with white, pink and red flowers often grown in gardens
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7.0
A bush or small evergreen tree with shiny leaves and white flowers used as a garden hedge
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6.7
An evergreen shrub with shiny leaves and large sweet-smelling white flowers
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9.9
An evergreen shrub with shiny leaves and white or pink flowers
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9.9
An evergreen shrub with sweet-smelling white flowers and glossy green leaves
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9.9
A South American small tree or bush with long branches and bright flowers
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9.9
A small evergreen bush with sweet-smelling white flowers in winter
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7.7
An evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and large white flowers that smell sweet
An evergreen shrub with shiny leaves and clusters of pink flowers, often found near swamps in the southeastern United States
An evergreen shrub from California with shiny leaves and groups of fragrant white flowers
An evergreen bush with big white scented flowers and shiny leaves
An evergreen shrub or small tree grown for its fragrant, pretty flowers
A tropical tree or small bush with white funnel-shaped flowers and milky sap
Surface Forms
Etymology
Escallonia is a plant name taken from a Spanish family name, probably Escallón, because the shrub was named after a person who studied it. So think of escallonia as a 'family name' for this evergreen with glossy leaves and clusters of pink or white flowers to help you remember the plant.