noun
- a tropical American plant of the nightshade family, cultivated for its blue, purple, or white flowers
Usage: usually capitalized as a genus name (Browallia); commonly grown as an ornamental houseplant or garden annual
Examples
- The browallia bloomed with delicate blue flowers throughout the summer.
- She planted browallias in hanging baskets on her porch.
- Browallia thrives in warm, humid conditions and partial shade.
- The purple browallia added a vibrant touch to the indoor garden.
- Gardeners often grow browallia as an annual because it prefers warm weather.