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Definition of sandersonia

sandersonia

/ˌsæn.dɚˈsoʊ.ni.ə/
san · der · so · ni · a
Plural:sandersonias
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sandersonia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A bulbous flowering plant of the genus Sandersonia, specifically the single species Sandersonia aurantiaca, native to South Africa and known for its distinctive, bell-shaped, bright orange or yellow flowers.

Example

"The florist used delicate stems of sandersonia to add a vibrant pop of orange to the elegant summer bouquet."

• Rhymes for sandersonia

• Nearby Words

sanddab
sandeel
sander
sandersonia
sandfish
sandfly
sandgrouse

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1853 by the botanist Sir William Jackson Hooker in honor of John Sanderson, a Scottish journalist and amateur botanist who discovered the plant in Natal, South Africa, in 1851.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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