pavonia
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- noun
- Specialized
- Gardeners admire the colorful blooms of pavonia throughout the summer months.
Examples
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The greenhouse features several rare specimens of pavonia.
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I saw a lovely pavonia at the botanical garden.
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Scientists studied how pavonia adapts to different soil conditions.
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The pavonia blooms beautifully in the spring.
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The pavonia plant produces beautiful purple flowers that brighten up the garden.
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In the tropical landscape, pavonia stands out with its vibrant yellow blooms.
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She planted a pavonia in her backyard, hoping it would attract butterflies with its striking flowers.
Compounds
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A large moth in Europe and Asia with wings covered in many tiny scales and eye-like spots
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word pavonia is a scientific name given to a group of evergreen flowering plants to honor the Spanish plant scientist Pavón. That's why pavonia now refers to those plants, which are known for their white, yellow, or purple flowers.