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单词 kniphofia
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Definition of kniphofia in English:

kniphofia

noun nɪˈfəʊfɪənɪpˈhəʊfɪə
  • A plant of a genus that comprises the red-hot pokers.

    Genus Kniphofia, family Liliaceae (or Aloaceae)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • At West Dean they used yellow and orange kniphofias to tremendous effect and I have promised myself to grow more.
    • I like the grassy foliage and orange-yellow torchlike blooms of kniphofia, aka red-hot poker and torch lily.
    • Tall strap-leafed phormiums, or New Zealand flax, and the architectural-looking kniphofia, or red-hot poker, added structure just as surely as did the seating areas, paths, and stone work.
    • Like all kniphofias, it needs sunshine and is best towards the front of a border.
    • Plants which will give year-round interest but don't require much work include Mahonia, weigela, hebe, kniphofia, sedum, wild geranium and Arum italicum.

Origin

Modern Latin; named after Johann H. Kniphof (1704–1763), German botanist.

 
 
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