Definition

A type of plant that comes from southern Africa, known for its dark green leaves and bright trumpet-shaped flowers that can be orange, red, or yellow.

Example

The clivia in my garden blooms beautifully every spring.

Conversation

Have you seen my new clivia plant?

No, I haven't! What does it look like?

It has these beautiful trumpet-shaped orange flowers.

That sounds gorgeous! I can't wait to see it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clivia is derived from the name of the plant genus, which was named in honor of Lady Clive, the Duchess of Northumberland, in the 19th century. The name itself does not have a Latin or Greek root but is a proper noun based on a historical figure.

Memory Tip

Think of Lady Clive, the Duchess of Northumberland, to remember that 'clivia' is named after her.

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