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Noun bloodleaf has 1 sense
  1. bloodleaf - any plant of the genus Iresine having colored foliage
    --1 is a kind of
    subshrub, suffrutex
    --1 is a member of Iresine, genus Iresine
    --1 has particulars:
     beefsteak plant, beef plant, Iresine herbstii, Iresine reticulata

Definitions from the Web

Bloodleaf

noun (botany): A tropical plant with large, deeply lobed leaves that have a reddish color resembling blood.

Sample Sentence: The bloodleaf's vibrant foliage adds a touch of drama to any garden.

noun (gardening): A common name for Iresine herbstii, a popular ornamental plant known for its bright red or purple leaves.

Sample Sentence: The bloodleaf is a striking addition to flower arrangements due to its richly colored foliage.

noun (literature): A symbol associated with bloodshed or sacrifice in various works of literature.

Sample Sentence: In the novel, the bloodleaf represents the protagonist's inner turmoil and the sacrifices he has made.

noun (zoology): A species of plant bug (Family: Miridae) known as Epipolops bloodleafus, characterized by its bright red markings on the wings.

Sample Sentence: The bloodleaf bug derives its name from the vivid red patterns adorning its wings.

adjective: Describing something resembling blood in color or appearance.

Sample Sentence: The sunset painted the sky with a bloodleaf hue, creating a breathtaking view.

adjective: Pertaining to a region or locality that is particularly known for the cultivation or presence of bloodleaf plants.

Sample Sentence: The city's botanic garden showcases a wide variety of local flowers and plants, including numerous bloodleaf species.

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