Emilia Coccinea (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical African annual having scarlet tassel-shaped flower heads; sometimes placed in genus Cacalia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Emilia coccinea is a tropical African annual having scarlet tassel-shaped flower heads that are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
- The botanical garden featured a vibrant display of emilia coccinea, which added a pop of color to the landscape.
- In some classifications, emilia coccinea is sometimes placed in the genus Cacalia, although this is not universally accepted.
- Emilia coccinea is often grown as an ornamental plant in warm climates due to its striking scarlet flowers.
- The emilia coccinea plant can grow quite tall, reaching heights of up to 2 meters in ideal conditions.