Cyclamen (Noun)
Meaning
Mediterranean plant widely cultivated as a houseplant for its showy dark green leaves splotched with silver and nodding white or pink to reddish flowers with reflexed petals.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The delicate cyclamen plant with its heart-shaped leaves and vibrant pink flowers added a touch of elegance to the room.
- Cyclamen plants thrive in cooler temperatures and well-drained soil, making them ideal for indoor gardens.
- She gently watered the cyclamen, taking care not to get the leaves wet to prevent rot.
- In the winter months, the cyclamen in the greenhouse bloomed with an array of colors, from pure white to deep red.
- The silver-splashed leaves of the cyclamen provided a beautiful backdrop for its showy, nodding flowers.