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单词 firecracker flower
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Definition of firecracker flower in English:

firecracker flower

noun
  • 1The North American Dichelostemma ida-maia (formerly Brodiaea coccinea) (family Asparagaceae), native to California, with clusters of red and white lily-like flowers (also called vegetable firecracker).

  • 2The tropical Crossandra infundibuliformis (family Acanthaceae), native to South Asia, with colourful flowers and seed pods which may burst in wet or humid conditions.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Vick's Monthly Magazine.

Definition of firecracker flower in US English:

firecracker flower

noun
  • 1The North American Dichelostemma ida-maia (formerly Brodiaea coccinea) (family Asparagaceae), native to California, with clusters of red and white lily-like flowers (also called vegetable firecracker).

  • 2The tropical Crossandra infundibuliformis (family Acanthaceae), native to South Asia, with colourful flowers and seed pods which may burst in wet or humid conditions.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Vick's Monthly Magazine.

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