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nandina

nandina

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An evergreen shrub with red berries and colorful leaves
  • noun
  • /nænˈdiːnə/
: nandina
  • Gardeners appreciate nandina for its ability to thrive year-round and attract birds with its bright berries.
  • nandina berries
  • Nandina clusters
  • a nandina plant

Examples

  • Next we have Nandina domestica or sacred bamboo.

  • In my garden, the nandina adds a splash of color with its striking leaves and seasonal berries.

  • The nandina is a species of flowering plant native to Eastern Asia.

    Master Gardener (2023)

  • It flew apart, with an old uniform falling into the nandinas.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • Consider NANDINA, aka HEAVENLY BAMBOO, and see 3 varieties in this clip with Richard J. Weber from Springhouse Gardens on WLEX-TV's News at 12:30.

    Blog text (15)

  • The nandina is an evergreen shrub known for its vibrant red berries and colorful foliage.

Surface Forms

nandina singular
nandinas plural

Etymology

The word nandina comes from the Japanese name nanten, which means 'southern sky' or 'southern heaven' and was the traditional name for this plant in East Asia. Because its stems look a little like bamboo, people call it 'heavenly bamboo', so the name helps you remember it is an evergreen shrub with bright red berries.