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Definition of schizostylis

schizostylis

/skɪˈzɑːstəlɪs/
schi · zos · ty · lis
Plural:schizostylises
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schizostylis Lexical Profile

schizostylis Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A rhizomatous flowering plant native to Southern Africa, belonging to the iris family, characterized by its sword-shaped leaves and late-blooming spikes of star-shaped crimson, pink, or white flowers.

Example

"The gardener planted a cluster of schizostylis to ensure the flowerbed remained vibrant with red blooms well into late autumn."

Word Nuance & Usage

While widely recognized and sold under the name schizostylis in horticulture, the genus has been botanically reclassified into Hesperantha.

• Nearby Words

schistothorax
schizanthus
schizophragma
schizostylis
schlegels viper
schlumbergera
schmadribach

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'schizein' (to split) and 'stylos' (pillar or style), referring to the deeply divided style of the flower.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schizostylis. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schizostylis
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