Enkianthus
/ɛŋkiˈænθəs/
LA
A genus of deciduous or evergreen shrubs in the heath family, native to East Asia and the Himalayas, grown for their attractive bell-shaped flowers and autumn foliage.
Enkianthus quinqueflorus is a popular ornamental shrub in temperate gardens.
Etymology
The word comes from the Ancient Greek words énkyos, meaning pregnant, and ánthos, meaning flower, referring to the swollen flower ovary.
Collocations
Enkianthus quinqueflorusEnkianthus campanulatusornamental enkianthustemperate garden enkianthus
Related Words
shrubericaceaeheathornamental plantflowering shrub