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Definition of lasiandra

lasiandra

/ˌlæs.iˈæn.drə/
la · si · an · dra
Plural:lasiandras
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lasiandra Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A tropical American shrub or small tree native to rainforests, cultivated widely for its vibrant, velvety purple flowers and deeply veined leaves.

Example

"The gardener planted a striking lasiandra near the courtyard wall to add a bold burst of royal purple to the summer landscape."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'Lasiandra' was once a formally recognized botanical genus, it is now primarily used as a common horticultural name for the striking purple-flowered shrubs properly classified in the genus Tibouchina or Pleroma.

• Rhymes for lasiandra

• Nearby Words

lash
lashing
lashless
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lass
lassen
lassi

Word Origin & Etymology

Modern Latin, derived from Greek 'lasios' (hairy or shaggy) and 'andr-' (male, denoting stamens in botanical terms), originally referring to the distinctively hairy stamens of the plant's flowers.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lasiandra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lasiandra
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