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wisteria
noun
wis·te·ria
wi-ˈstir-ē-ə 
variants
or less commonly wistaria
: any of a genus (Wisteria) of mostly woody leguminous vines of China, Japan, and the southeastern U.S. that have pinnately compound leaves and long racemes of showy blue, white, purple, or rose papilionaceous flowers and that include several (such as W. sinensis and W. floribunda) grown as ornamentals
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The top clients at Oceanview spend around $150,000 to $200,000 annually to maintain mature trees, pergolas with wisteria, butterfly gardens, and poolside greenery.
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Ben Kesslen,
Curbed,
29 June 2026
From lush turquoise to romantic wisteria.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Here, pergolas frame wisteria, allium, and Camassia, creating a delicate, colorful border that effortlessly adds a sense of privacy and seclusion.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Inside, the tables are set with thousands of candles and a sea of white roses in tall vases reaching toward the 25-foot ceiling strung with pearls and wisteria.
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Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Ben Kesslen,
Curbed,
29 June 2026
From lush turquoise to romantic wisteria.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
Here, pergolas frame wisteria, allium, and Camassia, creating a delicate, colorful border that effortlessly adds a sense of privacy and seclusion.
—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Inside, the tables are set with thousands of candles and a sea of white roses in tall vases reaching toward the 25-foot ceiling strung with pearls and wisteria.
—
Ani Duzdabanyan,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Wisteria.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wisteria. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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wisteria
noun
wis·te·ria
wis-ˈtir-ē-ə
: any of a genus of mostly woody vines of China, Japan, and the southeastern U.S. that belong to the legume family and have leaves with numerous leaflets and showy blue, white, purple, or rose flowers in long hanging clusters
Etymology
named for Caspar Wistar 1761–1818 American physician
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