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

1. hybrids of Petunia axillaris and Petunia integrifolia: a complex group of petunias having single or double flowers in colors from white to purple