scabiosa

Thân thiện

A gardener plants scabiosa in a sunny flower bed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A flowering plant of the genus Scabiosa: Any of various herbaceous plants, typically bearing pincushion-like flower heads with prominent stamens, belonging to the honeysuckle family (Caprifoliaceae). They are also commonly known as pincushion flowers.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden was filled with the delicate blues and purples of scabiosa.
  • She planted scabiosa to attract butterflies and bees.
  • Scabiosa is a popular choice for cut flower arrangements due to its long stems and unique blooms.

Advanced Usage

• Botanical Context: In botanical or horticultural writing, is often used to refer to the entire genus. The name is derived from the Latin word (itch), as some species were historically used to treat skin ailments.
  • The study focused on the pollination mechanisms within the genus Scabiosa.

Variants and Related Words

• Pincushion Flower: A common name for plants in the genus, describing the appearance of the flower head.
• Scabious: Another common name for these plants, often used interchangeably with .

Synonyms

• Pincushion flower
• Scabious

Học thuật

Noun

1. any of various plants of the genus Scabiosa

Từ đồng nghĩa

• scabious