What is another word for tritoma?

Pronunciation: [tɹa͡ɪtˈə͡ʊmə] (IPA)

Tritoma, commonly known as red hot poker, is a genus of flowering plants native to South Africa. Despite its limited nomenclature, this plant species has several synonyms, including Kniphofia, Torch Lily, and Poker Plant. The Torch Lily nomenclature is derived from the plant's resemblance to a flaming torch, while the Poker Plant moniker is due to its tall stalk-like blossoms that resemble oversized fire pokers. A favorite of gardeners, Tritomas also attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators due to their vibrant colors. Despite the limited number of synonyms, Tritoma remains an engaging and colorful flowering plant with huge ornamental and ecological impact.

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What are the hypernyms for Tritoma?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Tritoma

The space may have a balustrade along its length on the two sides, and on the garden side of the balustrade a flower-bed of mixed flowers and choice low-growing shrubs, backed with hollyhocks, tritoma, lilies, golden-rod, etc.
"Garden-Craft Old and New"
John D. Sedding

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