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Definition of Clianthus formosus
1. Noun. Sprawling shrubby perennial noted for its scarlet black-marked flowers; widely distributed in dry parts of Australia.
Exact synonyms: Clianthus Speciosus, Desert Pea, Sturt Pea, Sturt's Desert Pea
Generic synonyms: Clianthus, Glory Pea
Generic synonyms: Clianthus, Glory Pea
Lexicographical Neighbors of Clianthus Formosus
Literary usage of Clianthus formosus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Floricultural Cabinet, and Florists Magazine by Joseph Harrison (1850)
"Clianthus formosus.—Messrs. Veitch, of Exeter;, possess this beautiful species.
It is similar in habit to the old C. puniceus. ..."
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