Datura suaveolens

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Definition
  1. 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
  1. South American plant cultivated for its very large nocturnally fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers