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Kniphofia (Noun)

Meaning

A plant of the genus Kniphofia having long grasslike leaves and tall scapes of red or yellow drooping flowers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The kniphofia plants in the garden were a favorite of the hummingbirds, who would visit the drooping, trumpet-shaped flowers regularly.
  • The gardener carefully deadheaded the spent blooms on the kniphofia to encourage more flowers to form on the tall, stately scapes.
  • Kniphofia are known for their ability to thrive in well-draining soil and full sun, making them a popular choice for drought-tolerant gardens.
  • In mid-summer, the kniphofia burst into bloom, sending up statuesque stalks of bright orange and yellow flowers that waved gently in the breeze.
  • The kniphofia that lined the walking path were a stunning sight, their bright red flowers swaying in the sunlight like a chorus line of dancers.

Synonyms

  • Flameflower
  • Tritoma
  • Flame Flower
  • Flame-flower

Hypernyms

  • Herbaceous Plant

Hyponyms

  • Kniphofia Uvaria
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