Datura suaveolens
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Definition
- Noun:
- A South American plant species: Datura suaveolens is a botanical name for a specific species of flowering plant native to South America. It is characterized by its large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers that are highly fragrant, especially at night.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden featured a beautiful specimen of Datura suaveolens.
- The intoxicating scent of Datura suaveolens filled the evening air.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical or horticultural contexts: The name is used precisely to identify this specific species within the genus . It is often discussed in terms of its cultivation, toxicity, and distinctive nocturnal fragrance.
- Botanists study the alkaloid content of Datura suaveolens.
Variants and Related Words
- Angel's trumpet: A common English name for plants in the genus, which is closely related and often confused with . is sometimes historically or incorrectly referred to by this name.
- Datura: The genus name, referring to a group of plants known for their trumpet-shaped flowers and toxic properties.
- Brugmansia suaveolens: The current, more accurate botanical classification for the plant historically called . Modern taxonomy often places it in the genus .
Synonyms
- Angel's trumpet (Note: This is a common name, not a strict scientific synonym, and can refer to related species).
- Brugmansia suaveolens (scientific synonym).
Related Terms
- Night-blooming: Describes plants whose flowers open and are most fragrant at night, a key characteristic.
- Toxic plant: All parts of (Brugmansia suaveolens) are poisonous if ingested.
- Ornamental plant: It is grown in gardens for its dramatic and fragrant flowers.
Noun
- South American plant cultivated for its very large nocturnally fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers