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Definition of hot water plant
hot water plant
Plural:hot water plants
• noun
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A tender rhizomatous perennial herb of the genus Achimenes (family Gesneriaceae), native to Mexico and Central America and widely cultivated for its showy, trumpet-shaped flowers in vibrant shades of red, purple, pink, blue, and white, so named for its sensitivity to cold irrigation water.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hot water plant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hot-water-plant