Pronunciation of 'Schizanthus'
The word 'Schizanthus' is a botanical term referring to a genus of flowering plants in the Solanaceae family, commonly known as 'butterfly flowers' or 'poor man's orchids'. It originates from Greek, combining 'schizo' (to split) and 'anthos' (flower), referring to the split or divided petals of the flowers.
Word Origin
Greek: 'schizo' (to split) + 'anthos' (flower).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A genus of flowering plants in the Solanaceae family, known for their vibrant, orchid-like flowers.
Pronounced as 'skiz-AN-thus'. 'Skiz' as in 'skid', 'an' as in 'ant', and 'thus' as in 'this'.
A genus of flowering plants in the Solanaceae family, known for their vibrant, orchid-like flowers.
Pronounced as 'skyz-AN-thus'. 'Skyz' as in 'sky', 'an' as in 'ant', and 'thus' as in 'this'.