Pericallis

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Noun 1. A genus of flowering plants: Pericallis is the scientific name for a genus of plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae). These plants are known for their vibrant, colorful flowers and are often cultivated as ornamental plants, commonly referred to as florist's cineraria.

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Advanced Usage
  • Horticultural Context: In gardening and horticulture, is often used to specify the true botanical genus, distinguishing it from other plants with the common name "cineraria."
    • For successful cultivation, Pericallis requires cool temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cineraria (n.): A common name for plants in the genus, especially , widely sold as flowering pot plants.
    • The florist's cineraria is a popular indoor plant during the spring.
Synonyms
  • Florist's cineraria (common name)
  • Senecio (older, superseded botanical classification; some species were formerly placed in this genus)
Notes on Different Meanings
  • The word has a very specific meaning and is almost exclusively used as a proper noun in botanical contexts to refer to this particular genus of plants. It does not have general or figurative meanings in everyday language.
Noun
  1. cineraria

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