bignonia
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of flowering plants: Refers specifically to a genus of woody vines in the family Bignoniaceae, native to the southeastern United States. The genus is monotypic, meaning it contains only one recognized species. 2. The common name for the cross vine: Often used to refer to the specific plant species Bignonia capreolata, known for its showy trumpet-shaped flowers and its habit of climbing using tendrils.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Genus):
- Bignonia is a genus within the larger Bignoniaceae family, which also includes trumpet creeper and catalpa trees.
- The botanical characteristics of Bignonia were first formally described by Carl Linnaeus.
- Noun (Common Name):
- The bignonia covering the fence is in full bloom with beautiful red and yellow flowers.
- We planted a bignonia, or cross vine, to provide a natural screen on our garden trellis.
Advanced Usage
- In Botanical Nomenclature: The genus name honors Jean-Paul Bignon, a French royal librarian. The term is capitalized when used in its strict taxonomic sense.
- The specimen was correctly identified as belonging to the genus Bignonia.
Variants and Related Words
- Bignoniaceae (n): The plant family to which the genus belongs, commonly known as the trumpet creeper or catalpa family.
- Cross vine (n): The most common vernacular name for , derived from the cross-shaped pattern visible in a cross-section of its stem.
- Trumpet vine (n): A common name for other climbing plants in the same family (e.g., ), which can sometimes lead to confusion with .
Synonyms
- Cross vine (n): The primary synonym for the common name of .
- Quartervine (n): A less common regional name for the same plant.
Noun
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one species: cross vine
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