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Definition of reinwardtia
reinwardtia
/ˌraɪnˈwɑːr.ti.ə/
rein · ward · ti · a
Plural:reinwardtias
reinwardtia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any small evergreen shrub of the genus Reinwardtia in the flax family (Linaceae), native to the Himalayas and southern China, cultivated for its showy, five-petaled, bright golden-yellow funnel-shaped flowers that bloom in late autumn and winter (commonly known as yellow flax).
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reinwardtia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reinwardtia