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Definition of blandfordia

blandfordia

/blændˈfɔːr.di.ə/
bland · for · di · a
Plural:blandfordias
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blandfordia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian Any plant of the genus Blandfordia, native to eastern Australia, characterized by striking, tubular, bell-shaped flowers that typically bloom in vibrant red and yellow during the summer.

Example

"During our bushwalk through the coastal heath of New South Wales, we were thrilled to spot a cluster of wild blandfordias in full bloom."

Word Nuance & Usage

While 'Blandfordia' is the formal botanical genus name, in common Australian parlance, the plants are almost exclusively referred to as 'Christmas bells' due to their summer flowering season.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1804 by English botanist James Edward Smith in honor of George Spencer-Churchill, Marquess of Blandford (later 5th Duke of Marlborough), who was an avid plant collector.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Blandfordia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/blandfordia
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