pink calla
Definition
Noun: 1. A variety of calla lily: This term refers specifically to a cultivated variety of the calla lily plant (Zantedeschia rehmannii or hybrids thereof) characterized by its distinctive flower color. The "pink calla" is named for its showy, funnel-shaped bract (the spathe), which is rose or pink-colored, surrounding a central yellow flower spike (the spadix).
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The bride's bouquet featured elegant pink callas and white roses.
- For a unique garden accent, consider planting pink calla lilies near the water feature.
- The floral arrangement was dominated by the graceful curve of a single pink calla.
Advanced Usage
- Horticultural Classification: In botanical and horticultural contexts, "pink calla" is a common name used to distinguish color variants. The formal species often associated with pink varieties is , as opposed to the common white calla ().
Variants and Related Words
- Calla lily (n): The general common name for plants in the genus .
- Zantedeschia rehmannii (n): The botanical name for a species of calla lily known for producing pink, rose, or mauve-colored spathes.
- Spathe (n): The large, showy bract that surrounds the spadix in plants like the calla lily.
- Spadix (n): The fleshy central spike of tiny flowers, enclosed by the spathe.
Synonyms
- Pink arum lily: Another common name used interchangeably, particularly in regions like South Africa and Australia.
- Rose-colored calla: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the flower's hue.
Related Idioms or Phrases
Noun
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calla having a rose-colored spathe
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