Chinese Lantern Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Old World perennial cultivated for its ornamental inflated papery orange-red calyx.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The chinese lantern plant has been a popular ornamental choice in many gardens for its vibrant orange-red color.
- Chinese lantern plants add a pop of color to fall landscapes with their inflated, papery calyxes.
- Gardeners often grow chinese lantern plants in hanging baskets or containers to showcase their unique, ornamental flowers.
- In autumn, chinese lantern plants become a striking feature in the garden, their orange-red calyxes standing out among the fading foliage.
- The chinese lantern plant's papery, lantern-like calyx is its most distinctive and ornamental feature, making it a favorite among gardeners.