gloxinia
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Definition
Noun: 1. A tropical plant, typically of the genus Sinningia, cultivated for its large, velvety, bell-shaped flowers that come in various colors like purple, red, or white. It is a popular houseplant.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The vibrant purple gloxinia on the windowsill brightened the entire room.
- She received a potted gloxinia as a gift, and its flowers lasted for weeks.
- Caring for a gloxinia requires bright, indirect light and careful watering.
Advanced Usage
- Greenhouse gloxinia: A term specifying gloxinias grown in the controlled environment of a greenhouse, often referring to the florist's gloxinia ().
- The nursery specialized in beautiful greenhouse gloxinias.
Variants and Related Words
- Sinningia (n): The botanical genus name for the common florist's gloxinia.
- Gesneriad (n): A member of the Gesneriaceae family, which includes gloxinias, African violets, and other related plants.
Synonyms
- Florist's gloxinia
- (scientific name)
Noun
- any of several plants of the genera Gloxinia or Sinningia (greenhouse gloxinias) having showy bell-shaped flowers