petunia hybrida
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Definition
Noun: * A cultivated flowering plant: Petunia hybrida is the scientific name for the common garden petunia. It refers to a large group of hybrid plants derived from crossing Petunia axillaris and Petunia integrifolia, known for their trumpet-shaped flowers in a wide color range.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The flower bed was filled with vibrant Petunia hybrida in shades of pink and purple.
- For a cascading effect in hanging baskets, many gardeners choose a trailing variety of Petunia hybrida.
Advanced Usage
- In Horticultural Classification: The term is used in botanical and horticultural contexts to specify the hybrid origin of common garden petunias, distinguishing them from wild species.
- The cultivar 'Surfinia' belongs to the Petunia hybrida group.
Variants and Related Words
- Petunia (n): The common name for plants of the genus , most often referring to cultivars of .
- She bought red and white petunias for the window box.
- Hybrid (n): An organism resulting from the crossing of two different species or varieties.
- This rose is a hybrid developed for disease resistance.
Synonyms
- Garden petunia: The common name for these cultivated hybrids.
- Common petunia: Another frequent name for cultivars.
Noun
- hybrids of Petunia axillaris and Petunia integrifolia: a complex group of petunias having single or double flowers in colors from white to purple