schizopetalon

/ˌskɪzoʊˈpɛtəlɑn/
noun
  1. A type of flowering plant, especially a shrub with deeply cut or fringed petals, native to South America.
    • She planted a schizopetalon near the fence for its unique blossoms.
    • The schizopetalon in the garden has beautiful white flowers with fringed edges.
    • Schizopetalon is sometimes called the 'fringed flower' because of its petal shape.
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