crocosmia

[krɒkˈɒzmiə]

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of plants in the family Iridaceae, known for their brightly coloured, funnel-shaped flowers and slender stems with narrow, strap-shaped leaves.

“The gardener carefully planted the crocosmia in the flowerbed, where it quickly bloomed into vibrant orange flowers.”

Synonyms

  • fountain pen flower
  • montbretia

Antonyms

  • barren plant