Correa

/kɔˈreɪ.ə/ noun

Definition

A genus of Australian shrubs with tubular flowers, often grown as ornamental plants in gardens.

Etymology

Named after the Portuguese botanist José Francisco Correia da Serra (1751-1823), following the Linnaean tradition of naming plants after notable naturalists and scientists.

Kelly Says

The correa plant was named to honor a real person, which was common in botany—it's like a permanent tribute written in nature! Many plants around your house might secretly be named after forgotten scientists.

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