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petunia
noun
pe·tu·nia
pi-ˈtün-yə 
-ˈtyün-
: any of a genus (Petunia) of tropical South American herbs of the nightshade family that are commonly grown as annuals for their fragrant, colorful, trumpet-shaped flowers
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Other than coleus, the Victorians enjoyed using colorful flowers such as petunias, asters, and zinnias as carpet bedding.
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Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2024
With their sticky foliage and stems, petunias have never been an enjoyable plant to deadhead.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2024
The family has dedicated significant time to creating their dream garden, which featured an array of petunias, roses, lavenders, strawberries, zinnias, and sunflowers.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
As the sun sets, your new petunias start to emit an otherworldly green gleam in your garden.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 June 2024
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Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 20 July 2024
With their sticky foliage and stems, petunias have never been an enjoyable plant to deadhead.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2024
The family has dedicated significant time to creating their dream garden, which featured an array of petunias, roses, lavenders, strawberries, zinnias, and sunflowers.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
As the sun sets, your new petunias start to emit an otherworldly green gleam in your garden.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 7 June 2024
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“Petunia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/petunia. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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petunia
noun
pe·tu·nia
pi-ˈt(y)ün-yə
: any of a genus of tropical South American herbs of the nightshade family widely grown for their showy funnel-shaped flowers
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