abelia
/əˈbiːlɪə
/noun
An East Asian shrub of the honeysuckle family, typically having small tubular pink or white flowers.
- Genus Abelia, family Caprifoliaceae.
- Protect garden beds exposed to the wind with a hedge of glossy abelia.
- The glossy abelia, a hybrid derived from species native to China, is the most commonly cultivated form.
Origin
Modern Latin; named after Clarke Abel (1780–1826), English botanist.
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