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felicia

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //fəˈɫiʃə// fe·li·cia

n. a small plant from southern Africa that has blue flowers with yellow centers. It looks like a blue daisy and people often grow it in gardens.

n. a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family, Asteraceae, native to southern Africa. Characterised by composite flower heads with blue ray florets and yellow disc florets.


SIMPLE

The gardener planted blue felicia along the border.

CONTEXTUAL

Felicia amelloides, commonly known as the blue daisy, is a popular choice for rock gardens due to its vibrant color and drought tolerance.

COMPLEX

While many species within the genus are annuals, the shrubby varieties of felicia are prized in Mediterranean climates for their ability to provide consistent ground cover and year-round blooms.

Usage

Often used as a collective noun for the genus or as a common name for specific species like Felicia amelloides.

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