nemesia

British

/ nɪˈmiːʒə /

noun

any plant of the southern African scrophulariaceous genus Nemesia: cultivated for their brightly coloured (often reddish) flowers

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Etymology

Origin of nemesia

C19: New Latin, from Greek nemesion, name of a plant resembling this

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Consider planting it in a container as a vertical accent alongside smaller cool-tolerant flowers, such as sweet alyssum or nemesia.

From Washington Post ● Sep. 20, 2022

Our home bedding plants, such as geranium, verbena, nemesia, were all in full bloom and the soil and climate seemed to suit them.

From The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" by Davidson, George

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