Definition

Noun: A tropical African annual plant (Emilia coccinea, syn. Cacalia lutea) characterized by its bright scarlet, tassel-shaped flower heads.

Examples

• The garden's border was brightened by the vibrant cacalia lutea.
• Cacalia lutea, also known as tassel flower, is popular for its long-lasting blooms.

Advanced Usage

• The plant is often referenced in horticultural texts by its synonym , though the name cacalia lutea may still be used in some taxonomic or historical contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Tassel flower: A common name for this plant.
• Emilia coccinea: The currently accepted botanical name for the species.
• Flora: (Related term) The plants of a particular region or period.

Synonyms

• Flora
• Herb
• Wildflower

Related Phrases

• Annual plant: A plant that completes its life cycle in one growing season, like cacalia lutea.

Noun

1. tropical African annual having scarlet tassel-shaped flower heads; sometimes placed in genus Cacalia