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Definition of garland flower

garland flower

Plural:garland flowers
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1

A low-growing evergreen shrub (Daphne cneorum) of the family Thymelaeaceae, native to central and southern Europe and cultivated for its dense terminal clusters of intensely fragrant, rose-pink, four-lobed flowers.

Example

"The rock garden came alive in late spring with the sweet perfume of the garland flower."

2

A tall, rhizomatous perennial plant (Hedychium coronarium) of the ginger family Zingiberaceae, native to the Eastern Himalayas and widely grown in tropical regions for its showy, heavily scented white blossoms that resemble hovering butterflies.

Example

"In tropical gardens, the white garland flower is prized for the rich evening fragrance of its blossoms."

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• Nearby Words

garish
garishly
garland
garland flower
garlic
garlic chive
garlic chives

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