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California fuchsia

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A highly variable species of herbaceous perennial native to California and other parts of western North America, Epilobium canum, with showy flowers reminiscent of fuchsias.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: US

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

shrublet of southwestern United States to Mexico having brilliant scarlet flowers

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: humming bird's trumpet, Epilobium canum canum, Zauschneria californica

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: shrublet

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