1. Plural of montbretia; a genus of flowering plants with sword-shaped leaves and bright orange or red flowers, native to South Africa and commonly grown in gardens.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple plants or varieties; Also called crocosmia in modern botanical usage

Examples

• The montbretias in her garden bloomed brilliantly throughout the summer.
• She planted several montbretias along the border to add vibrant color.
• Montbretias are popular perennials in temperate climates.
• The orange montbretias attracted butterflies and hummingbirds.
• These montbretias require well-drained soil and full sunlight to thrive.