bouvardia

/bjuːˈvɑːrdiə/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of flowering shrub, particularly Bouvardia ternifolia, native to Mexico and Central America

“The botanical garden featured a beautiful display of bouvardias in full bloom.”

2. noun

a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae

Synonyms

  • bush
  • flowering shrub

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • succulent