Conspicuus
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Also known as: conspicua, conspicuum
An aesthetic epithet indicating the plant is conspicuous — easily noticed, standing out from its surroundings. May refer to striking flowers, unusual foliage, or sheer size. Appears as conspicuus (masculine), conspicua (feminine), or conspicuum (neuter).
Etymology
From Latin conspicuus, meaning "visible" or "striking," from conspicere (to look at attentively).
Example
“Cautleya conspicua and Canna conspicua carry this epithet for the dramatic, immediately eye-catching quality that makes them stand out in any planting.”