sparaxis
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• noun
Any cormous plant of the genus Sparaxis in the iris family, native to the Cape Province of South Africa, characterized by colorful, star-shaped flowers and deeply cleft floral bracts.
"The gardener planted a vibrant border of sparaxis to bring bright, harlequin-like colors to the spring landscape."
The brightly colored, star-shaped flower produced by plants of the genus Sparaxis, popularly known as the harlequin flower.
"She arranged a beautiful spring bouquet featuring orange and yellow sparaxis alongside delicate freesias."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Modern Latin 'Sparaxis', derived from the Greek word 'sparaxis' meaning 'a tearing', which refers to the lacerated or torn appearance of the plant's floral bracts (spathes).
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