Definition

Noun 1. A South American ornamental perennial plant: A specific type of plant, Nicotiana alata, known for its decorative value and its fragrant, greenish-white flowers that release their scent at night.

Usage

• The term "flowering tobacco" is used as a common name for this specific ornamental plant species. It is primarily used in horticultural, botanical, and gardening contexts to distinguish it from other types of tobacco plants grown for commercial leaf production.
• It functions as a compound noun, where "flowering" describes the primary ornamental feature of this type of "tobacco" plant.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden's evening scent was dominated by the sweet perfume of the flowering tobacco.
  • I planted some flowering tobacco near the patio to enjoy its fragrance at night.
  • Flowering tobacco is a popular choice for moon gardens due to its nocturnal blooms.

Advanced Usage

• The species name, , is used in more formal or scientific contexts.
• It can be part of descriptive phrases in gardening writing: "The flowering tobacco provided both visual interest and a delightful evening aroma."

Variants and Related Words

• Nicotiana alata (n): The Latin botanical name for flowering tobacco.
• Jasmine tobacco (n): Another common name for the same plant, referencing its jasmine-like fragrance.
• Winged tobacco (n): A less common name, a direct translation of "alata," which means "winged" in Latin.
• Ornamental tobacco (n): A broader category that includes and other decorative species.

Synonyms

• Jasmine tobacco (n)
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Notes on Different Meanings

• The term "flowering tobacco" refers specifically to the ornamental species . It should not be confused with commercial tobacco plants (primarily ), which are cultivated for their leaves.

Noun

1. South American ornamental perennial having nocturnally fragrant greenish-white flowers