godetia

/ ɡəˈdiːʃə /

noun

1. any plant of the American onagraceous genus Godetia, esp one grown as a showy-flowered annual garden plant

Word History and Origins

Origin of godetia¹

C19: named after C. H. Godet (died 1879), Swiss botanist

Example Sentences

There are few annuals more greatly valued for cutting than the taller varieties of Godetia.

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Godetia, "Lady Albemarle," I have found to be all that it is represented.

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There are several kinds of Clarkia, resembling Godetia, but the petals have claws.

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The genus Godetia is closely allied to that of Œnothera; but is distinguished from the latter in several points.

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In early summer the rosy flowers of this Godetia make bright masses of color along dry banks and hill-slopes.

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