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noun
Callistephus chinensis, an ornamental plant native to China.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
valued for their beautiful flowers in a wide range of clear bright colors; grown primarily for cutting
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Callistephus chinensis
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Broader terms: flower
History
It was brought from China to France by a missionary in the 18th century.
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