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schizanthus

schizanthus

9.9
A South American plant with thin divided leaves and bright, colorful flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈskɪzənθəs/
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  • The gardener planted schizanthus along the border for a splash of color in early summer.

Examples

  • Many people grow schizanthus in greenhouses due to its vibrant and unusual blooms.

  • I admired the delicate, butterfly-like petals of the schizanthus at the flower show.

  • The schizanthus blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • I planted a schizanthus in my garden last year.

  • I admired the delicate, butterfly-like petals of the schizanthus at the flower show.

  • Many people grow schizanthus in greenhouses due to its vibrant and unusual blooms.

  • The gardener planted schizanthus along the border for a splash of color in early summer.

Synonyms

poor man's orchid
vsschizanthus
  • UK
9.1

A garden flower with delicate, multicolored petals that looks like a tropical flower

is the botanical term used in descriptions and cultivation
butterfly flower
vsschizanthus
  • Specialized
8.2

A small garden plant with thin divided leaves and bright flowers with different colours

is the formal botanical name used by growers and gardeners

Surface Forms

schizanthus singular
schizanthi plural
schizanthus plural

Etymology

Schizanthus comes from Greek parts schizo- ('split') and -anthus ('flower'), so it literally means 'split flower'. That's why this South American plant is known for its finely divided leaves and petals that look like little split flowers.