francoa

Francoa ramosa

Meaning

Noun

  • Any plant of the genus Francoa, with white, pink or red flowers, native to Chile.

Origin

  • The genus Francoa was named by botanist Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804) after Spanish physician Francisco Franco who lived in 16th century.

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