Definition
calceolaria
noun
- A tropical American plant of the figwort family, cultivated for its showy, pouch-shaped flowers in bright colors.
Usage: Also called slipper flower or pocketbook plant; Commonly grown as a houseplant or in gardens
Examples
- The calceolaria in her greenhouse displayed vibrant yellow and red blooms.
- Calceolaria flowers resemble tiny pouches or slippers, which is why they have such distinctive common names.
- She watered her calceolaria carefully, as the plant prefers consistently moist soil.
- The garden center had several varieties of calceolaria available for spring planting.
- Calceolaria thrives in cool temperatures and indirect light, making it ideal for indoor cultivation.