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gloxinia
noun
glox·in·ia
gläk-ˈsi-nē-ə 
1
: a Brazilian plant (Sinningia speciosa synonym Gloxinia speciosa) widely cultivated for its bell-shaped or slipper-shaped flowers
2
: any of a genus (Gloxinia) of tuberous herbaceous gesneriads found from Mexico to Argentina in which gloxinia was formerly placed
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Colorful African violets, gloxinia, cyclamen, orchids, ornamental peppers and Christmas cactus are blooming and readily available.
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oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2019
Don’t be concerned if gloxinia or cyclamen die down after blooming.
—oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2019
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oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2019
Don’t be concerned if gloxinia or cyclamen die down after blooming.
—oregonlive, 21 Dec. 2019
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“Gloxinia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gloxinia. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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gloxinia
noun
glox·in·ia
gläk-ˈsin-ē-ə
: any of a genus of herbs related to the African violets
especially
: one from Brazil often grown for its showy bell-shaped or slipper-shaped flowers
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