cleome hassleriana
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Definition
- Noun:
- A flowering plant species native to South America but now established in warm regions of the United States. It is cultivated for its distinctive, long-lasting flowers, which are spider-shaped and range in color from white to pink or purple.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden's border was brightened by the vibrant Cleome hassleriana.
- She planted Cleome hassleriana for its unique, spidery blooms that last all summer.
Advanced Usage
- Common Names: In gardening contexts, is often referred to by its common names, such as spider flower or spider plant, due to the appearance of its blossoms and long, protruding stamens.
- The spider flower (Cleome hassleriana) is a popular choice for cottage gardens.
Variants and Related Words
- Cleome (n): The genus to which this plant belongs, comprising various species of flowering plants.
- Several cleome species are known for their drought tolerance.
- Spider Flower (n): A widely used common name for .
- The spider flower adds both height and texture to flower beds.
Synonyms
- Spider plant (Note: This common name is also used for other species, such as , so context is important.)
- Grandfather's whiskers (A less common colloquial name referring to the long stamens.)
Related Phrases
- Annual flower: is typically grown as an annual in temperate climates.
- As an annual flower, Cleome hassleriana completes its life cycle in one growing season.
Noun
- native to South America but naturalized in warm parts of United States; grown for its long-lasting spider-shaped white to pink-purple flowers