nandina
Pronunciation: /nanˈdʌɪnə, -ˈdiːnə/
Definition of nandina
noun
- an evergreen East Asian shrub that resembles bamboo, cultivated for its foliage, which turns red or bronze in autumn. Also called celestial bamboo, sacred bamboo.
- Nandina domestica, family Berberidaceae
Origin:
mid 19th century: modern Latin (genus name), adapted from Japanese nanten
