clianthus
Pronunciation: /klʌɪˈanθəs, klɪ-/
Definition of clianthus
noun
- an Australasian plant of the pea family, which bears drooping clusters of large scarlet flowers. Also called glory pea.
- Genus Clianthus, family Leguminosae
Origin:
modern Latin, apparently from Greek kleos, klei- 'glory' + anthos 'flower'