clianthus

/ klɪˈænθəs /

noun

1. any Australian or New Zealand plant of the leguminous genus Clianthus, with ornamental clusters of slender scarlet flowers See also desert pea

Word History and Origins

Origin of clianthus¹

C19: New Latin, probably from Greek klei-, kleos glory + anthos flower

Example Sentences

The clianthus pea and the vetch pea they ate ravenously, and when they can get those they require very little water.

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