wisteria

Definitions


[wɪˈstɪərɪə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a climbing shrub of the pea family, with hanging clusters of fragrant flowers, typically pale bluish-lilac in colour. Native to eastern Asia and North America, ornamental varieties are widely grown on walls and pergolas


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Origin:
modern Latin, named after Caspar Wistar (or Wister) (1761–1818), American anatomist




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