Definition

Noun: 1. A flowering plant species, specifically a Chilean herb, characterized by velvety, funnel-shaped flowers that are yellowish or violet in color and possess notably long, tongue-like styles extending from the corolla throat. It is a member of the genus Salpiglossis.

Usage

This word is a specific botanical name. It is used in formal, scientific, or horticultural contexts to precisely identify this particular species of plant. * The garden's new addition, Salpiglossis sinuata, attracted attention with its uniquely shaped violet blooms. * For a vibrant border, consider planting Salpiglossis sinuata alongside other annuals.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical taxonomy, the name is written in italics, with the genus () capitalized and the species epithet () in lowercase.
• It may be referred to more generally as "painted tongue," which is a common name for plants in the genus.

Variants and Related Words

• Salpiglossis (n): The genus to which this plant belongs.
• Painted tongue (n): A common name for ornamental plants of the genus .

Synonyms

• Chilean painted tongue (a more descriptive common name).

Noun

1. Chilean herb having velvety funnel-shaped yellowish or violet flowers with long tonguelike styles at the corolla throat