lobelia

/lou'bi:ljə/

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully plants blue lobelia in a flowerbed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A flowering plant of the genus Lobelia: Any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Lobelia, characterized by their often showy, tubular flowers that are typically blue, red, or white. Lobelias are commonly used in gardens and some species have traditional medicinal uses.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The garden border was filled with vibrant blue lobelia.
  • She planted lobelia in the hanging baskets for a trailing effect.
  • Some species of lobelia are known for their alkaloid content.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to members of this specific genus, often noting characteristics like flower shape, growth habit (e.g., trailing lobelia), or native habitat.
  • The researcher studied the pollination mechanisms of a rare lobelia species native to Hawaii.

Variants and Related Words

• Lobeliaceae (n): The botanical family name to which the genus belongs.
• Lobelioid (adj): Resembling or characteristic of a lobelia plant.

Synonyms

• Cardinal flower (n): A common name for , a specific species with bright red flowers.
• Edging plant (n): A descriptive term for how some low-growing lobelia varieties are often used in gardens.

Học thuật

Noun

1. any plant or flower of the genus Lobelia