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Definition of hibbertia

hibbertia

/hɪˈbɜːr.ti.ə/
hib · ber · ti · a
Plural:hibbertias
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hibbertia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Australian Any shrub or climbing plant of the genus Hibbertia, native primarily to Australia (with a few species in Madagascar and Pacific islands), commonly known as Guinea flowers, characterized by their bright yellow, five-petaled blooms.

Example

"While hiking through the coastal heathlands of Western Australia, we admired the vibrant yellow blooms of a sprawling hibbertia."

• Rhymes for hibbertia

• Nearby Words

heuchera
heucherella
hex key
hibbertia
hibiscus
hickory
hieracium

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1800 by the English botanist Henry Charles Andrews in honor of George Hibbert (1757–1837), a prominent merchant, politician, and patron of botany who maintained an extensive private botanical garden.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hibbertia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hibbertia
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