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crocosmia

British  
/ krəˈkɒzmɪə /

noun

  1. any plant of the cormous S. African genus Crocosmia, including the plant known to gardeners as montbretia: family Iridaceae

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Etymology

Origin of crocosmia

New Latin, from Greek krokos saffron + osmē smell, from the odour of the dried flowers when wetted

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However, Mr Armitage said her "very striking" composition of red and orange late summer flowers, which included dahlias, crocosmia and rose hips, left judges "bowled over" with its technical quality.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2023

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