cau3 faa1臭花
Jyutpingcau3 faa1
Yalechau fā
Definition
Lantana camara; a flowering shrub also known as big sage, wild sage, red sage, or tickberry.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the invasive shrub known as Lantana camara, which is commonly found growing wild in Hong Kong hillsides and parks. The name literally translates to smelly flower because the leaves emit a pungent, somewhat unpleasant odor when crushed, despite the flowers themselves being quite colorful and attractive. It is widely recognized by its clusters of small, multi-colored blooms that change shade as they mature.
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do2朵dóExamples
The lantana flowers here are blooming so beautifully.
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