檵 (jì) - Fringe flower — refers to plants in the

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檵 · jì

Fringe flower — refers to plants in the Loropetalum genus, particularly Chinese fringe flower (Loropetalum chinense), known for its strap-shaped petals.

Fringe flower — refers to plants in the

Usage highlights

Chinese fringe flowerRedWhiteLoropetalum chinenseFringe flower shrubLoropetalum variety

Synonyms

  • 檵木— Loropetalum (the plant name)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The Chinese fringe flower (檵木) blooms in spring with delicate petals.
  • We planted a red-flowered loropetalum (红花檵木) in the garden.
  • Loropetalum chinense (白花檵木) has white fringe-like flowers.
  • This shrub belongs to the witch-hazel family (金缕梅科), like loropetalum.

Collocations

  • Chinese fringe flower(檵木)
  • Red-flowered loropetalum(红花檵木)
  • White-flowered loropetalum(白花檵木)
  • Loropetalum chinense(檵木属植物)
  • Fringe flower shrub(檵木灌木)
  • Loropetalum variety(檵木品种)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 檵木 (Loropetalum chinense) is a native Chinese flowering shrub valued in horticulture.
  • The character 檵 is primarily used in botanical contexts, specifically for plants in the Loropetalum genus.
  • Red-flowered varieties (红花檵木) are particularly popular in Chinese gardens for their ornamental value.

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