hortensia

• Nom désignant un arbuste à feuilles caduques connu pour ses inflorescences rondes dont la couleur change en vieillissant, ou une plante herbacée élevée à capitules jaunes vifs.

A noun referring to a deciduous shrub known for its round clusters of flowers that change color as they age, or a tall herbaceous plant with showy yellow flower heads.

1. Deciduous shrubB2formal

   A type of shrub that loses its leaves annually, known for its round clusters of flowers that start green and gradually turn pink or blue.

   Hortensia (arbuste)

   • The hortensia in the garden bloomed beautifully this spring.
   • She planted a row of hortensias along the fence for color.
   • The flowers of the hortensia changed from green to soft pink as they matured.

   Synonymeshydrangea

2. Tall branching herbC1formalscientific

   A very tall herbaceous plant with many branches, known for its showy, densely doubled yellow flower heads.

   Hélénie (grande plante herbacée très ramifiée)

   • The hortensia grew over six feet tall in the wild meadow.
   • Its bright yellow flower heads attracted many bees and butterflies.
   • Botanists identified the plant as a rare variety of hortensia.

   Synonymeswingstem