Bowiea Volubilis (Noun)
Meaning
Much-branched leafless twining South African herb cultivated as an ornamental for its bright green stems growing from large aboveground bulbs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Bowiea volubilis is an eye-catching climber with succulent, lime-green stems that sprout from a large underground bulb.
- The leaves of Bowiea volubilis may appear absent at first glance, but they actually lie very flat against the stems, and are small and gray.
- Cultivated as an oddity for cactus and succulent enthusiasts, Bowiea volubilis can thrive indoors with bright, indirect light in frost-free climates.
- Some plant collectors have been known to coax Bowiea volubilis into unusual ornamental designs by carefully pruning its slender stems.
- When the conditions are just right, Bowiea volubilis can erupt with a crown of bright green stems that resemble a burst of emeralds.