kochia

Thân thiện

A gardener trims a kochia plant into a neat ball shape.

Definition

Noun: 1. A type of annual plant: "Kochia" refers to a plant species, specifically Bassia scoparia, also commonly known as summer cypress or burning bush. It is characterized by its dense, bushy, conical shape and fine, often bright green foliage that may turn red in autumn.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden border was filled with vibrant kochia.
  • In fall, the kochia turns a brilliant shade of crimson.
  • Kochia is sometimes used as an ornamental plant for its unique texture.

Advanced Usage

• As a taxonomic reference: In botanical contexts, "Kochia" is used to refer to the genus within the amaranth family (Amaranthaceae), though many species formerly in this genus have been reclassified.
  • The genus Kochia includes several drought-tolerant species.

Variants and Related Words

• Summer cypress: A common name for .
• Burning bush: Another common name, referring to the plant's red autumn color.
• Bassia scoparia: The current scientific name for the plant most commonly called kochia.

Synonyms

• Bassia scoparia (scientific name)
• Summer cypress (common name)
• Burning bush (common name)

Học thuật

Noun

1. summer cypress

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Bassia
• genus Bassia
• Kochia
• genus Kochia