noun
- Plural of ixia; a genus of South African flowering plants with colorful, star-shaped flowers.
Usage: botanical term; often used in gardening and horticulture contexts
Examples
- The gardener planted ixias in the sunny border for their vibrant spring blooms.
- Ixias are popular ornamental plants in Mediterranean climates.
- These delicate ixias require well-drained soil to thrive.
- The ixias displayed a stunning range of colors from red to yellow.
- She collected several varieties of ixias for her flower garden.