noun
- a plant of the mallow family with heart-shaped leaves and bell-shaped flowers, commonly known as flowering maple or Chinese lantern
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The abutilon in her garden bloomed with bright orange flowers all summer.
- Gardeners prize abutilon for its colorful, papery blooms and attractive foliage.
- The greenhouse featured several varieties of abutilon hanging in decorative baskets.
- Abutilon plants thrive in partial shade and well-drained soil.
- She propagated her favorite abutilon by taking cuttings in early spring.
- The yellow abutilon flowers attracted hummingbirds to the patio garden.