Nicandra (Noun)
Meaning
Sturdy annual of Peru.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Nicandra is a sturdy annual native to Peru and has been naturalized in many other parts of the world.
- The garden was filled with a variety of flowers including Nicandra, which attracted many hummingbirds.
- Nicandra, also known as the apple of Peru, has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- In warm climates, Nicandra can grow quite tall and is often used as an ornamental plant.
- The seeds of Nicandra are quite large and can be started indoors several weeks before the last frost.