Schizopetalon (Noun)
Meaning
A dainty South American annual having deeply pinnatifid leaves and racemes of fringed almond-scented purple-white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with a variety of colorful flowers, including the delicate schizopetalon with its almond-scented blooms.
- In the botanical garden, the schizopetalon was a standout among the other annuals, its deeply pinnatifid leaves and fringed flowers a true showstopper.
- The horticulturist carefully transplanted the schizopetalon into a container, where it would receive the perfect amount of sunlight and water.
- Visitors to the conservatory were enchanted by the schizopetalon's purple-white flowers, which filled the air with a sweet, almond-like fragrance.
- In the warm and humid greenhouse, the schizopetalon thrived, its racemes of fringed flowers swaying gently in the breeze.