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Definition of firecracker flower

firecracker flower

Plural:firecracker flowers
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1

A tropical evergreen subshrub (Crossandra infundibuliformis) native to southern India and Sri Lanka, cultivated widely as a houseplant for its continuous display of asymmetrical, vibrant orange or apricot blooms.

Example

"She placed a potted firecracker flower on the sunroom windowsill, hoping its vibrant tropical orange petals would brighten the room year-round."

2

North American A perennial herbaceous plant (Dichelostemma ida-maia) native to northern California and southern Oregon, featuring striking tubular red flowers with reflexed green tips that closely resemble small lit firecrackers.

Example

"While hiking through the oak woodlands of northern California, the botanist spotted a striking cluster of native firecracker flowers hanging from a slender stem."

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• Nearby Words

firebreak
firebug
firecracker
firecracker flower
firecracker plant
firecrest
firefight

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Firecracker flower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/firecracker-flower
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