| 释义 |
‖ coleus Bot.|ˈkəʊliːəs|
[mod.L., f. Gr. κολεός sheath, so called from the union of the filaments.]
A genus of Labiate plants, allied to the Mints; some species, natives of Malaysia and Polynesia, are distinguished by their brilliant foliage, and are well-known ornaments of greenhouses, and of gardens in the summer months.
[1866Treas. Bot., Coleus..annual herbs..rarely shrubs.] 1885A. Brassey The Trades 417 Branches of coleus, crotons, and other beautiful foliage plants. 1888Blackw. Mag. June 766 Crotons and coleus. |