Alonsoa

/æl.ənˈsoʊ.ə/ noun

Definition

A genus of small flowering plants native to South America, with scarlet or colorful flowers, often grown ornamentally.

Etymology

Named after Alonso Zanoni, an 18th-century Spanish botanist or naturalist, following Linnaean naming conventions. The genus was established scientifically in the 18th century during the era of botanical exploration.

Kelly Says

Alonsoa is named after a Spanish botanist, and it's one of thousands of plants named after people—so somewhere in South America, there's a beautiful flower that's essentially a botanical thank-you card to someone who loved plants!

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