bouvardia

[ boo-vahr-dee-uh ]

noun

1. any tropical shrub belonging to the genus Bouvardia, of the madder family, having cymes of red, yellow, or white tubular flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bouvardia¹

1805; < New Latin; named after Charles Bouvard (died 1658), French physician; -ia

Example Sentences

I did not answer a word, but sat with a wreath of white bouvardia and small adiantum round my head, which I had plaited anyhow.

From Project Gutenberg

I have no difficulty in keeping my Bouvardia in the cellar, the leaves drop off, but they come out anew in the spring.

From Project Gutenberg