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Definition of Chinese lantern plant
1. Noun. Old World perennial cultivated for its ornamental inflated papery orange-red calyx.
Generic synonyms: Ground Cherry, Husk Tomato
Lexicographical Neighbors of Chinese Lantern Plant
Literary usage of Chinese lantern plant
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Gardening (1904)
"... the Chinese lantern plant, is little heard of now. When first introduced it
was found very useful in decorative work during the fall months. ..."
2. Our Garden Flowers: A Popular Study of Their Native Lands, Their Life by Harriet Louise Keeler (1910)
"... called the Chinese lantern plant, has a larger and more showy calyx. The species
is native from south-eastern Europe to Japan. ..."
3. The Book of Vegetables and Garden Herbs: A Practical Handbook and Planting by Allen French (1907)
"... and little offered by seedsmen. P. ixo- carpa is also not satisfactory for
garden use, although showy. Chinese lantern plant is ..."
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