1. A plant of the primrose family with heart-shaped leaves and pink, red, or white flowers that have reflexed petals.
Usage: Often grown as a houseplant or in gardens.; The genus Cyclamen includes several species.

Examples

• She placed a potted cyclamen on the windowsill to brighten the room.
• Cyclamens are popular winter-flowering houseplants.
• The delicate pink cyclamens bloomed throughout the season.
• Gardeners often choose cyclamens for shaded areas.
• The cyclamen's distinctive flowers have petals that curve backward.