godetia

/ ɡəˈdiːʃə /

noun

any plant of the American onagraceous genus Godetia, esp one grown as a showy-flowered annual garden plant

Origin of godetia¹

C19: named after C. H. Godet (died 1879), Swiss botanist

There are few annuals more greatly valued for cutting than the taller varieties of Godetia.

Godetia, "Lady Albemarle," I have found to be all that it is represented.

There are several kinds of Clarkia, resembling Godetia, but the petals have claws.

The genus Godetia is closely allied to that of Œnothera; but is distinguished from the latter in several points.

In early summer the rosy flowers of this Godetia make bright masses of color along dry banks and hill-slopes.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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