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collinsia

[ kuh-lin-see-uh, -zee-uh ]

noun

  1. any plant belonging to the genus Collinsia, of the figwort family, having whorled leaves and usually clusters of variously colored flowers.


collinsia

/ -zɪə; kəˈlɪnsɪə /

noun

  1. a North American plant of the scrophulariaceous genus Collinsia, having blue, white, or purple flowers
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Word History and Origins

Origin of collinsia1

1817; after Zaccheus Collins (1764–1831), U.S. botanist; -ia
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Word History and Origins

Origin of collinsia1

C19: New Latin, named after Zaccheus Collins (1764–1831), American botanist
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Example Sentences

Sow half-hardy annuals, as Nemophila, Collinsia, Schizanthus, Rhodanthe, &c., to flower during winter.

Collinsia bicolor: hardy, 1� ft., white and purple; pretty.

Collinsia verna: hardy, 1 ft., white and azure; sow as soon as ripe.

Some indeed, such as the lovely Collinsia verna and the large white Iberis, only do well if autumn-sown.

Corolla 5-8 mm. long, blue and white Collinsia, Collinsia parviflora. 32a.

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