Nepal trumpet flower
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Definition
Noun: * Nepal trumpet flower: A specific type of evergreen, woody climbing plant (Beaumontia grandiflora), characterized by its large, glossy leaves and clusters of fragrant, white, trumpet-shaped flowers.
Usage
- The Nepal trumpet flower is prized in tropical and subtropical gardens for its dramatic foliage and beautiful, fragrant blooms.
- You need a strong support structure, like a pergola, for the vigorous Nepal trumpet flower to climb.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical contexts, the Nepal trumpet flower is classified within the Apocynaceae family and is noted for its milky sap.
Variants and Related Words
- Easter lily vine: A common alternative name for the Nepal trumpet flower.
- Herald's trumpet: Another synonym for this plant.
- Beaumontia grandiflora: The scientific, botanical name for the Nepal trumpet flower.
Synonyms
- Easter lily vine
- Herald's trumpet
- Beaumontia
Different Meanings
- The term "trumpet flower" alone can refer to several different plants with trumpet-shaped blooms (e.g., , ). "Nepal trumpet flower" specifies this particular species ().
Noun
- evergreen woody twiner with large glossy leaves and showy corymbs of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers