Definition

Noun: * A flowering plant (Pericallis cruenta) native to the Canary Islands, widely cultivated as an ornamental for its showy, daisy-like flower heads which come in colors including blue, purple, red, or variegated patterns. It is a member of the aster family (Asteraceae).

Usage

• is primarily used as a botanical name to identify this specific species of plant. In gardening and horticultural contexts, it is used to refer to the plant itself, its cultivation, or its characteristics.
• It is a formal, scientific term.

Examples

• The hybrid adds vibrant color to the spring garden.
• Botanists study the growth habits of in its native habitat.
• This cultivar was developed from the species .

Advanced Usage

• The genus name is often used in taxonomic and botanical literature to group related species, including .
• In horticulture, you may encounter references to hybrids or cultivars derived from , often sold under common names like "Florist's Cineraria."

Variants and Related Words

• Cineraria: A common name often used in the horticultural trade for hybrids derived from and related species. Note: True botanical is a different, related genus.
• Florist's Cineraria: A common name for the popular hybrid flowering pot plants.
• Senecia cruentus: A former botanical synonym for this species.

Synonyms

• Florist's Cineraria (common horticultural name for its hybrids)
• Senecia cruentus (obsolete botanical synonym)

Notes on Meaning

• The term refers specifically to the wild species from the Canary Islands. The brightly colored plants commonly sold as houseplants are typically complex hybrids involving and other species, though the species name is still used for identification.

Noun

1. herb of Canary Islands widely cultivated for its blue or purple or red or variegated daisylike flowers