Emilia coccinea

Definitions of Emilia coccinea
  1. noun
    tropical African annual having scarlet tassel-shaped flower heads; sometimes placed in genus Cacalia
    synonyms: Cacalia javanica, Cacalia lutea, Emilia flammea, Emilia javanica, tassel flower
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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