thunbergia

American

[thuhn-bur-jee-uh] / θʌnˈbɜr dʒi ə /

noun

any of various plants, vines, or shrubs belonging to the genus Thunbergia, of the acanthus family, native to Africa and southern Asia, having variously colored flowers and often cultivated as ornamentals in warm regions.

thunbergia British

/ θʊnˈbɜːdʒɪə /

noun

any plant of the typically climbing tropical genus Thunbergia such as black-eyed Susan: family Acanthaceae

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Etymology

Origin of thunbergia

1835–45; < New Latin, named after Carl P. Thunberg (1743–1822), Swedish botanist; see -ia

Example Sentences

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The riotous tropical vegetation was cut back, and existing pathways were improved with steps of volcanic tuff, handworked balustrades and pergolas dripping with jade vines, dragon’s claws, thunbergia.

From Architectural Digest • Jun. 1, 2010

Examples of half-hardy annuals are: China aster, alonsoa, balsam, petunia, ricinus, stocks, balloon-vine, martynia, salpiglossis, thunbergia, nasturtium, verbena.

From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)

Lilac thunbergia wreaths over-arching boughs, and passion-flower flings white and crimson garlands over turf flushed with the pink blossoms of the sensitive plant.

From Through the Malay Archipelago by Richings, Emily

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