noun
- plural of abutilon; flowering plants of the mallow family, commonly known as flowering maples or Chinese lanterns
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The gardener planted several abutilons along the sunny border.
- Abutilons bloom continuously from spring through fall in mild climates.
- These abutilons attract hummingbirds with their bell-shaped flowers.
- The nursery specializes in rare varieties of abutilons.
- Abutilons can be grown as houseplants in colder regions.
- The orange and yellow abutilons added vibrant color to the garden.