polyanthus
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of cultivated flowering plant, specifically a primrose, known for its clusters of brightly colored flowers on a single stalk. It is considered a complex hybrid, often derived from species like the oxlip, cowslip, and common primrose.
Usage
The word "polyanthus" is used to refer to the specific hybrid plant itself, typically in the contexts of gardening, horticulture, and floristry. * The garden border was brightened by a cluster of yellow and red polyanthus. * She bought some polyanthus from the nursery to plant in her window boxes.
Advanced Usage
- As a modifier: The term can be used attributively to describe other nouns related to this plant.
- The polyanthus seeds should be sown in early summer.
- We admired the beautiful polyanthus display at the flower show.
Variants and Related Words
- Primula (n): The botanical genus name for primroses, which includes polyanthus hybrids. (e.g., )
- Primrose (n): A common name for many plants in the genus , of which the polyanthus is a cultivated type.
Synonyms
- Florists' primrose: A direct synonym often used in the definition of "polyanthus."
- Cultivated primrose: A more general term that can encompass polyanthus varieties.
Noun
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florists' primroses; considered a complex hybrid derived from oxlip, cowslip, and common primrose
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