Cheiranthus Allionii (Noun)
Meaning
Showy erect biennial or short-lived perennial cultivated for its terminal racemes of orange-yellow flowers; sometimes placed in genus Cheiranthus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was ablaze with the vibrant orange-yellow flowers of Cheiranthus allionii, a showy biennial that added a pop of color to the landscape.
- Cheiranthus allionii, also known as Allioni's rock cress, is a short-lived perennial that is often cultivated for its stunning terminal racemes of flowers.
- In the botanical garden, the Cheiranthus allionii plants were carefully labeled and displayed alongside other species of rock cress.
- The horticulturist carefully pruned the Cheiranthus allionii to encourage bushy growth and promote more blooms.
- Cheiranthus allionii is sometimes placed in the genus Cheiranthus, but its classification is still a matter of debate among botanists.