Definition

Noun: A cultivated flowering plant, specifically a hybrid herb, developed from the species Pericallis cruenta (now more commonly classified under the genus Pericallis). It is widely grown for its abundant and colorful blooms, which come in a diverse range of hues.

Usage

This term is used specifically in botanical and horticultural contexts to refer to this popular hybrid plant, often seen in gardens and sold as a seasonal flowering plant.

Examples

• The garden center has a beautiful display of this spring.
• , with its vibrant daisy-like flowers, is a favorite for adding color to containers.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical nomenclature, refers to the complex hybrid group derived from species native to the Canary Islands.
• It is the scientific name for plants commonly marketed as Florist's Cineraria.

Variants and Related Words

• Cineraria: A common name for these plants, though this can be botanically imprecise as it also refers to other genera.
• : One of the primary parent species used in creating the hybrid.
• : A former botanical name for a parent species, sometimes still encountered.

Synonyms

• Florist's Cineraria
• Common Cineraria

Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, specific botanical meaning. It does not have idiomatic or phrasal verb uses, as it is a proper scientific name for a plant.

Noun

1. herb derived from Pericallis cruenta and widely cultivated in a variety of profusely flowering forms with florets from white to pink to red or purple or violet or blue