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