kalanchoe
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• noun
A tropical succulent plant of the stonecrop family (Crassulaceae), native primarily to Madagascar and tropical Africa, widely cultivated as a houseplant for its thick, fleshy leaves and dense clusters of brightly colored tubular flowers.
"She placed a potted kalanchoe on the sunny windowsill to brighten up the living room with its vibrant red blooms."
Word Nuance & Usage
Pronunciation varies widely among English speakers (commonly 'kal-un-KOH-ee' or 'kuh-LANG-koh-ee'); it is also frequently noted in horticultural warnings for being toxic to common household pets.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in 1763 by French botanist Michel Adanson, likely derived from a phonetic transcription of the Chinese name 'Kalan Chauhuy' (or 'jia lan qu hai') for a local species of the plant.
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