pelargonium

[ pel-ahr-goh-nee-uhm, -er- ]

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noun

any plant of the genus Pelargonium, the cultivated species of which are usually called geranium. Compare geranium ( def 2 ).

pelargonium

/ ˌpɛləˈɡəʊnɪəm /

any plant of the chiefly southern African geraniaceous genus Pelargonium, having circular or lobed leaves and red, pink, or white aromatic flowers: includes many cultivated geraniums

1810–20; < New Latin < Greek pelargó ( s ) stork + ( gerá ) nion geranium

C19: via New Latin from Greek pelargos stork, on the model of geranium ; from the likeness of the seed vessels to a stork's bill

In scarlet dwarf Pelargonium, you will find occasionally an additional and abnormal stamen on opposite and lower side of flower.

If you experiment on Pelargonium I would suggest your looking out for this single stamen.

Like all florists, he had a predilection for one particular plant; the pelargonium was his especial favorite.

All kinds of Pelargonium may be raised from seed with the certainty of giving satisfaction if the work be well done.

The inheritance of the white and golden zones in Pelargonium largely depends on the nature of the soil.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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