释义 |
senecio noun[ C or U ] uk /sɪˈniːʃɪ.əʊ/ us /sɪˈniːʃɪ.oʊ/ a plant of the daisy family that has groups of small, usually yellow flowers. There are many different types of senecio, including ragworts and a number of succulents(= plants whose leaves can store water): The yellow flowers of the senecio should be nipped out to encourage more growth. The name fleawort is applied to certain species of the genus Senecio. Senecios are succulent houseplants that require minimum care. The silver-leaved Senecio cineraria and miniature purple violas complement each other perfectly in a pot. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Flowers & flowering plants aconite adam-and-eve aeonium African daisy agapanthus edelweiss eglantine elderflower elephant ear erythronium locoweed loosestrife lords-and-ladies lotus love-in-a-mist sea pink sedum sego lily self-heal sensitive plant |