gerbera

noun

ger·​bera ˈgər-bə-rə How to pronounce gerbera (audio)
ˈjər-
: any of a genus (Gerbera) of Asian and African composite herbs that have basal tufted leaves and are often cultivated for their showy heads of yellow, pink, or orange flowers with prominent rays

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Divide and replant perennials including shasta daises, gerbera, bromeliads and many bulbs. Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2024 The set comes with 16 individual stems to create budding flowers inspired by real-life cornflowers, Welsh poppies, gerbera daisies, and lavender. Alida Nugent, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 Gerbera Daisy For the maximalist bride looking for an exciting arrangement, draw your eyes to the gerbera daisy. Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2023 The Shasta daisy is a hardy, perennial type of this flower, but tropical gerberas that bloom in bright shades of orange, yellow, and red also can represent this month. Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2023 See all Example Sentences for gerbera 

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Traugott Gerber †1743 German naturalist

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gerbera was in 1889

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“Gerbera.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gerbera. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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