miconia

/mɪkˈoʊniə/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of flowering plants in the family Melastomataceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas and the Pacific

“The unique species of miconia found in the Amazon rainforest is a key indicator of the ecosystem’s health.”

Synonyms

  • Melastomataceae
  • tropical flowers

Antonyms

  • desert plants
  • non-flowering plants