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Definition of Kniphofia
1. Noun. A plant of the genus Kniphofia having long grasslike leaves and tall scapes of red or yellow drooping flowers.
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Kniphofia
Specialized synonyms: Kniphofia Uvaria, Poker Plant
Definition of Kniphofia
1. Noun. Any of several plants, of the genus ''Kniphofia'', having bright, upright flowers ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Kniphofia
Literary usage of Kniphofia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse by Edward Step (1897)
"kniphofia ALOIDES (Aloe-like). Flame Flower. Principal Species v ' .Leaves long
and slender, keeled and channeled, edges and keel finely toothed. ..."
2. Bulb Gardening by Mary Hampden (1922)
"THE kniphofia, or Tritoma, Torch Lily, or Red- hot Poker, makes a glorious comrade
for Lilies, ... Old gold, fading to yellow. 5 feet. 5 feet. kniphofia ..."
3. Our Garden Flowers: A Popular Study of Their Native Lands, Their Life by Harriet Louise Keeler (1910)
"... as well as kniphofia. Native to southern Africa. September. Root.—A rhizome
with numerous thickish root-fibres. Leaves.—Sword-shaped, two to three feet ..."
4. The English Flower Garden and Home Grounds: Design and Arrangement Shown by by William Robinson (1907)
"As we are getting to know the value of the Flame kniphofia Obelisk. Flowers, many
beautiful hybrids have been raised. We are indebted to Mr. Max ..."
5. Our Garden Flowers: A Popular Study of Their Native Lands, Their Life by Harriet Louise Keeler (1910)
"Lemon Lily. Hemerocallis flara TORCH LILY. kniphofia ... A plant known in the
trade as Tritoma, as well as kniphofia. Native to southern Africa. September. ..."
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