datura arborea
Definition
- Noun:
- A South American plant cultivated for its large, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers: "Datura arborea" refers to a specific species of flowering plant native to South America, known for its ornamental value due to its showy and aromatic blossoms.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden featured a stunning datura arborea with white, trumpet-shaped flowers. (The garden featured a stunning South American plant with white, trumpet-shaped flowers.)
- Datura arborea is sometimes called "angel's trumpet" due to the shape of its blooms. (This South American plant is sometimes called "angel's trumpet" due to the shape of its blooms.)
Advanced Usage
- In botanical contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this species within the (nightshade) family. It is often discussed in terms of its horticultural requirements, alkaloid content, or taxonomic classification.
- The alkaloids present in Datura arborea make all parts of the plant poisonous. (The chemical compounds present in this South American plant make all parts of it poisonous.)
Variants and Related Words
- Brugmansia arborea: A synonymous botanical name for the same plant species.
- Brugmansia arborea is now the more accepted taxonomic name for the plant once called Datura arborea.
- Angel's trumpet: A common name for plants in the related genus, which includes .
- The angel's trumpet in the corner is actually a Datura arborea.
Synonyms
- Angel's trumpet: A common name referring to the plant's distinctive flower shape.
- Tree datura: A descriptive name highlighting its sometimes tree-like growth habit compared to other datura species.
Related Phrases
- Fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers: A descriptive phrase that is central to identifying .
- Look for the fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers to identify the Datura arborea.
Notes
- Important Distinction: While historically classified under , this plant is now more correctly placed in the genus . The key difference is that species (like ) have pendulous (hanging) flowers, while true flowers are erect. However, the name "Datura arborea" remains in common usage.
- Toxicity Warning: All parts of are highly toxic if ingested and should be handled with care.
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a South American plant that is cultivated for its large fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers
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