kerria
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of kerria
First recorded in 1815–25; from New Latin, named in honor of William Kerr (died 1814), English gardener, who collected plants in South and East Asia ; see -ia
Example Sentences
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Shrubs whose best show is on stems that are 1 year old — common ninebark, flowering almond, rambling roses, kerria, and pussy willows grown as shrubs for their catkins — require slightly less severe pruning.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2019
Shrubs whose best show is on stems that are 1 year old - common ninebark, flowering almond, rambling roses, kerria, and pussy willows grown as shrubs for their catkins - require slightly less severe pruning.
From Washington Times • Feb. 26, 2019
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