lisianthuses
plural of lisianthus

marsh gentian
A blue-to-purple gentian native to Eurasian marshlands, Gentiana pneumonanthe.

rose-pink
Of a deep pink colour like a rose.
Sentimental.

sabatia
Alternative spelling of sabbatia.

sabatias
plural of sabatia

screwstem
Any of the gentians in the genus Bartonia.

screwstems
plural of screwstem

spring gentian
A small flowering plant of species Gentiana verna.

stemless gentian
The plant Gentiana acaulis.
The plant Gentiana clusii.

yellow centaury
A yellow-flowering gentian of species Blackstonia perfoliata.
A yellow-flowering gentian of species Centaurium maritimum.

alfilaria
common storksbill (Erodium cicutarium), a flowering plant of the family Geraniaceae.

alfilarias
plural of alfilaria

alfileria
Alternative form of alfilaria.

alfilerilla
Alternative form of alfilaria.

alfilerillo
Alternative form of alfilaria.
Machaonia woodburyana, a plant in the family Rubiaceae.

apple geranium
A low-growing, moisture-loving species of geranium with leaves that have a powdery texture and a sweet fragrance resembling apples, Pelargonium odoratissimum
Any other species in the same genus with an apple scent.

coconut geranium
A low, annual species of geranium with leaves that smell like coconuts, Pelargonium grossularioides
Any other geranium species that has a similar smell

erodium
Any of the plant genus Erodium, including filarees and storksbills.

erodiums
plural of erodium

geraniums
plural of geranium

herb robert
Alternative form of herb Robert.

herb-robert
Alternative form of herb Robert.

heron's-bill
Alternative form of heronsbill.

hinahina
Heliotropium anomalum, a heliotrope of the Pacific Islands.

horseshoe geranium
Synonym of zonal geranium.

ivy geranium
Any of species Pelargonium peltatum of perennial plants native to South Africa.

lemon geranium
An upright, small-leaved species of geranium whose leaves have a lemon scent, Pelargonium crispum.
Any other species or hybrid of the same genus with lemon- or citrus-scented leaves.

pelargonia
plural of pelargonium

pelargonium
Any of various flowering plants of the genus Pelargonium, similar to (and often confused with) true geraniums, but less hardy and often cultivated as annuals for ornamental purposes.

pelargoniums
plural of pelargonium

peppermint geranium
A sprawling, shade-loving species of geranium with velvety leaves that smell like peppermint, Pelargonium tomentosum.

redstem filaree
A flowering plant in the geranium family, Erodium cicutarium, native to the Mediterranean basin.

regal geranium
Any of a group of hybrid pelargoniums known for their upright habit and large, showy flowers, Pelargonium × domesticum

rose geranium
Any of several pelargoniums having leaves with a rose scent, including important sources of rosewater and of rose fragrances. Although said to be the species Pelargonium graveolens, Pelargonium capitatum and Pelargonium radens, the rose geraniums in cultivation are pretty much all hybrids, with those species among the parents.

scarlet geranium
A small annual flowering shrub, endemic to South Africa, of species Pelargonium inquinans, popular as an ornamental plant during the Victorian era.

strawberry geranium
Synonym of strawberry saxifrage (“a plant of species Saxifraga stolonifera”).

wild geranium
A flowering plant of species Geranium maculatum, found in North America from Manitoba and Quebec to Oklahoma and Georgia.

zonal geranium
Any of Pelargonium × hortorum, a hybrid of Pelargonium zonale and Pelargonium inquinans; the common or garden geranium.

adrak
Alternative form of adraki (“ginger”).

adraki
ginger

amomum
Any of several spices of genus Amomum, family Zingiberaceae, including cardamom.

amomums
plural of amomum

aromatic ginger
cutcherry (Kaempferia galanga)

black cardamom
An Asiatic plant of species Amomum subulatum, whose pods are used as a spice in Indian cuisine.
A ginger-like plant of species Lanxangia tsao-ko, of China.

candy cane
An edible candy in the shape of a cane or staff, generally consumed during Christmas time and usually having a peppermint flavor.
A type of myco-heterotroph with a red and white striped stem (Allotropa virgata)

candycane
Alternative form of candy cane.

cassumunar
A type of pungent, bitter, aromatic ginger, Zingiber montanum, now considered a synonym of Zingiber cassumunar, native to Southeast Asia and the Malayan peninsula.

costus
A perennial tropical herbaceous plant of the genus Costus (family Costaceae).
Saussurea costus, a composite growing on the Himalayas in the vicinity of Kashmir, or its root.

costuses
plural of costus

dancing girl
A female dancer.

ethanium
the carbocation, C₂H₇⁺, derived by the protonation of ethane

fingerroot
Boesenbergia rotunda, a plant related to ginger, with finger-like roots used as a spice.

galanga
Alternative spelling of galangal.

galangas
plural of galanga

ginger
The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.
The plant that produces this rhizome.
Other species belonging to the same family, Zingiberaceae, especially those of the genus Zingiber
A reddish-brown color.
A person with reddish hair; a redhead.
Vitality, vigour, liveliness (of character).
Ginger ale, or can or bottle of such (especially if dry).
Any fizzy soft drink, or can or bottle of such; pop; soda.

gingerbeer
Alternative spelling of ginger beer.

gingerbeers
plural of gingerbeer

gingerette
A cordial made with ginger.

gingerettes
plural of gingerette

gingerpop
Alternative form of ginger pop.

gingerpops
plural of gingerpop

gingerroot
Alternative spelling of ginger root.

gingerroots
plural of gingerroot

gingers
plural of ginger

grains of paradise
The seeds or seed capsules of Aframomum melegueta, used as a medicine and spice, especially as a substitute for black pepper and in flavoring alcoholic beverages.
Aframomum melegueta itself, a herbaceous perennial plant native to the swamps of the West African coast.

guinea grains
Synonym of grains of paradise.

gynger
Obsolete form of ginger.

haldi
Synonym of turmeric.

huldee
turmeric

kaempferia
Any of the genus Kaempferia of plants in the ginger family, native to Asia.

kaempferias
plural of kaempferia

large cardamom
Amomum subulatum, black cardamom.

lesser galangal
A plant (Alpinia officinarum) related to galangal (Alpinia galanga), with similar uses and flavor.
A related plant with similar uses and flavor, Kaempferia galanga.
A related plant with similar uses and flavor, Boesenbergia rotunda.

red ginger
A Malaysian plant related to ginger, if species Alpinia purpurata, grown for its showy red flower spikes.

shampoo ginger
An Asian and Polynesian plant related to ginger, Zingiber zerumbet, whose inflorescence contains a substance used as a shampoo.

shell ginger
An East Asian plant related to ginger, Alpinia zerumbet, grown for its showy flowers, which are shell-pink on the outside and intensely orange and red on the inside.

spiral ginger
A Costa Rican tropical plant distantly related to ginger, Costus barbatus, which is grown for its showy red flowerheads.

torch ginger
A Southeast Asian tropical plant related to ginger, of species Etlingera elatior (syn. Phaeomeria magnifica), with pink buds used as a seasoning and spectacular red flowers.

torch lily
A tritoma; a red-hot poker plant.

tumeric
Misspelling of turmeric.

turmeric
An Indian plant (Curcuma longa), with aromatic rhizomes, part of the ginger family (Zingiberaceae).
The pulverized rhizome of the turmeric plant, used for flavoring and to add a bright yellow color to food.
A yellow to reddish-brown dye extracted from the turmeric plant.

turmerick
Obsolete form of turmeric.

turmerics
plural of turmeric