gerbera
/ˈdʒəːb(ə)rə
/ /ˈɡəːb(ə)rə/noun
A tropical Old World plant of the daisy family, with large brightly coloured flowers, cultivated under glass in cooler regions.
- Genus Gerbera, family Compositae: many species, in particular the Transvaal daisy.
- Drape doorways with strings of dark-red crystals, ruby gerberas and deep pink bougainvillea.
- In the galleries, export market cut flowers such as anthuriums, orchids, carnations, heliconiums and gerberas attracted a large number of people.
Origin
Modern Latin, named after Traugott Gerber (died 1743), German naturalist.
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