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Definition of fascicularia
fascicularia
/fəˌsɪkjʊˈlɛəriə/
fas · cic · u · lar · i · a
Plural:fascicularias
fascicularia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A monotypic genus of terrestrial and epiphytic bromeliads native to Chile (Fascicularia bicolor), grown as an ornamental plant for its dense rosettes of spiny, narrow leaves whose inner blades turn brilliant crimson-red around a central cluster of pale blue flowers during bloom.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fascicularia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fascicularia