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Definition of kolkwitzia
kolkwitzia
/koʊlˈkwɪtsiə/
kol · kwit · zi · a
Plural:kolkwitzias
kolkwitzia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, deciduous shrub native to China, belonging to the honeysuckle family, and cultivated widely as an ornamental plant for its profuse, cascading pink, bell-shaped flowers.
Example
"The landscape architect recommended planting a kolkwitzia near the property line to provide a vibrant burst of pale pink blossoms in late spring."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named in 1901 by the German botanist Paul Graebner to honor his colleague Richard Kolkwitz. The genus contains only one species, Kolkwitzia amabilis, which was introduced to Western cultivation in the early 20th century.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kolkwitzia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kolkwitzia