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Definition of reineckea
reineckea
/raɪˈnɛkiə/
rei · neck · e · a
Plural:reineckeas
reineckea Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A rhizomatous evergreen perennial plant of the monotypic genus Reineckea (specifically Reineckea carnea) in the family Asparagaceae, native to China and Japan, cultivated as an ornamental shade groundcover for its grassy foliage, spikes of fragrant, pale pink to rose-colored tubular flowers, and bright red berries.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reineckea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reineckea