A genus of herbaceous plants with nodding bell-shaped flowers, native to the Mediterranean region.
From Greek keros (wax) + anthos (flower), literally 'wax flower,' referring to the waxy appearance of the flowers. This Greek-derived botanical name entered scientific nomenclature in the 18th century.
The Greek name 'wax flower' perfectly describes these beauties—their petals have a distinctive waxy sheen that makes them look almost artificial, like they're sculpted from beeswax!
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