Gaura

/ˈɡɔːrə/ noun

Definition

A genus of North American plants with pink or white flowers, popular in gardens; sometimes called bee flower.

Etymology

From Spanish gaura, possibly ultimately from Greek glauko- (glaucous or grayish-green), referring to the plant's color. The word entered English through botanical naming.

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Gaura plants can thrive in harsh, dry climates while producing showy flowers—they're a gardener's secret weapon for turning difficult spaces into beautiful ones.

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