Petunia: meaning, definitions and examples
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petunia
[ pษหtjuห.ni.ษ ]
plant type
Petunias are flowering plants that belong to the nightshade family, Solanaceae. They are known for their vibrant colors and lovely fragrance. Often used in gardens and landscaping, they can thrive in a variety of climates and are suitable for both pots and flower beds. Petunias come in several varieties, including trailing, grandiflora, and multiflora, each with unique growth habits and flower forms.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I planted petunias in my garden this spring.
- The petunias bloomed beautifully by the walkway.
- She chose bright pink petunias for the patio.
- Petunias are perfect for summer gardens.
Translations
Translations of the word "petunia" in other languages:
๐ต๐น petรบnia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคเฅเคจเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Petunie
๐ฎ๐ฉ petunia
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตััะฝัั
๐ต๐ฑ petunia
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฅใใข
๐ซ๐ท pรฉtunia
๐ช๐ธ petunia
๐น๐ท petunya
๐ฐ๐ท ํํ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุชูููุง
๐จ๐ฟ petunie
๐ธ๐ฐ petรบnia
๐จ๐ณ ็ฎ็ต็
๐ธ๐ฎ petunija
๐ฎ๐ธ petรบnรญa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะตััะฝะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ petunya
๐ฒ๐ฝ petunia
Etymology
The word 'petunia' comes from the French word 'pรฉtunia', which is derived from the South American plant of the same name. The plant itself was named after 'petun', a term for tobacco in the Tupi-Guarani language, reflecting its relation to the tobacco family. Petunias were first discovered in South America, where they grew in the wild, particularly in regions of Argentina and Brazil. They were cultivated in Europe in the early 19th century and quickly became popular for their colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers and long blooming season. Their introduction to the gardening world led to numerous hybrid varieties, ensuring their continuous appeal in ornamental gardening.