Definition of restio in English:
restio
nounPlural restios ˈrɛstɪəʊ
A wiry reedlike plant of southern Africa, used for thatching and brooms.
Genus Restio, family Restionaceae: many species
Example sentencesExamples
- Restio quadratus is a fast growing restio reaching approx 2m in height, forming a striking clump of architectural foliage when mature.
- Restios are dioecious -- meaning male and female flowers are borne on different plants, and sometimes these plants can be quite different in form.
Origin
Modern Latin (genus name), from Latin restis 'a rope'.