zonal pelargonium
Definition
Noun: * Zonal Pelargonium: A specific type of flowering plant, belonging to the genus Pelargonium, characterized by its upright growth habit, rounded leaves with scalloped (crenate) edges, and a distinctive, often horseshoe-shaped, darker-colored band or zone inside the leaf margin. It produces clusters of flowers that are typically white, pink, or red.
Examples
- The zonal pelargonium is a popular choice for summer bedding displays due to its vibrant flowers and attractive foliage.
- She collects different cultivars of zonal pelargonium, each with unique leaf zoning patterns.
- To keep a zonal pelargonium blooming, it requires plenty of sunlight and regular deadheading.
Advanced Usage
- The term is primarily used in horticultural and botanical contexts to distinguish this common garden plant from other types of pelargoniums, such as ivy-leaved, regal, or scented-leaf varieties.
- In gardening, it is often simply called a "geranium," although true botanical geraniums (genus ) are a different, hardy perennial plant.
Variants and Related Words
- Common Name: Bedding geranium, garden geranium.
- Scientific Name: .
- Zonal: (Adjective) Relating to or having the form of a zone or bands of color, as seen in the leaves of this plant.
Synonyms
- Bedding geranium
- Garden geranium
- (Commonly, but imprecisely) Geranium
Related Phrases/Idioms
- Leaf zonation: The characteristic banded pattern on the leaves of a zonal pelargonium.
- Fancy-leaf pelargonium: A type of zonal pelargonium bred specifically for highly decorative and colorful leaf patterns rather than its flowers.
Noun
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an upright geranium having scalloped leaves with a broad color zone inside the margin and white or pink or red flowers
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