kniphofia
- noun
- /nɪˈfoʊviə/
- Specialized
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kniphofia
- Many gardeners plant kniphofias to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Examples
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She admired a row of kniphofia by the pond, their bright flowers swaying in the breeze.
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The vibrant red blooms of the kniphofia stood out in the summer garden.
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The garden was filled with vibrant kniphofia.
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I planted several kniphofias in my backyard.
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Many gardeners plant kniphofias to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
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She admired a row of kniphofia by the pond, their bright flowers swaying in the breeze.
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The vibrant red blooms of the kniphofia stood out in the summer garden.
Synonyms
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A tall garden plant with long spikes of bright red or orange flowers
A tall garden plant with long leaves and spikes of red or yellow flowers
A tall garden plant with long grasslike leaves and red or yellow hanging flower spikes
A garden plant with long grasslike leaves and tall spikes of red or yellow drooping flowers
Compounds
- Specialized
A plant that lives for many years with tall spikes of red orange flowers
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word kniphofia comes from the name of a German plant scientist, Johann Kniphof. Gardeners often call it 'red hot poker' because its tall, bright flower spikes look like a glowing poker or torch, so that picture helps you remember a plant with long spikes of red or yellow flowers.