gloriosa superba

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gloriosa superba

A gardener carefully tends to a gloriosa superba in a greenhouse.

Definition

Noun 1. A species of climbing plant: Gloriosa superba is a species of flowering plant in the family Colchicaceae. It is a perennial herb native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It climbs using tendrils that form at the tips of its leaves and produces distinctive, strikingly colorful flowers that range from yellow to red or purple. All parts of this plant are highly toxic.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The vibrant, reflexed petals of the Gloriosa superba make it a sought-after, though dangerous, ornamental plant.
    • Due to its toxicity, handling Gloriosa superba requires extreme caution.
    • The genus name Gloriosa is fitting for the Gloriosa superba, as its flowers are truly glorious.
Advanced Usage
  • Common Names: In many contexts, the plant is referred to by its common names rather than its botanical name. These include flame lily, glory lily, climbing lily, and creeping lily.
  • Horticultural Context: It is often discussed in gardening for its striking appearance but with strong warnings about its poisonous nature.
    • While the flame lily is breathtaking, it is not suitable for gardens accessible to children or pets.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gloriosa (n): The genus to which belongs. Other species within this genus share similar characteristics.
    • Several species of Gloriosa are cultivated for their unique flowers.
  • Flame lily (n): The most widespread common name for .
  • Colchicine (n): A toxic alkaloid present in and other plants like autumn crocus (), which is responsible for its poisonous properties.
Synonyms
  • Flame lily
  • Glory lily
  • Climbing lily
Notes on Meaning
  • The primary meaning is as a specific botanical species. Its defining characteristics are its climbing habit via leaf-tip tendrils, its showy and colorful reflexed petals, and its potent toxicity. It is not used idiomatically or in common phrasal verbs.
gloriosa superba

A gardener carefully tends to a gloriosa superba in a greenhouse.

Noun
  1. any plant of the genus Gloriosa of tropical Africa and Asia; a perennial herb climbing by means of tendrils at leaf tips having showy yellow to red or purple flowers; all parts are poisonous

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