Definition

Noun: 1. A specific flowering shrub: "Red angel's trumpet" is the common name for a tall, tree-like (arborescent) South American shrub, scientifically classified as Brugmansia sanguinea or Datura sanguinea. It is characterized by its exceptionally large, hanging, trumpet-shaped flowers which are orange-red in color. All parts of this plant are highly toxic.

Usage Notes

• The term "red angel's trumpet" is used specifically to refer to this plant species and its distinctive, vividly colored flowers. It is a compound common name.
• It is primarily used in botanical, horticultural, and gardening contexts.
• Due to its toxicity, warnings often accompany its name in plant guides.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The garden's centerpiece was a magnificent red angel's trumpet in full bloom.
  • Despite its beauty, the red angel's trumpet contains dangerous tropane alkaloids.
  • We saw several species of Brugmansia at the botanical garden, including the red angel's trumpet.

Advanced Usage

• The name is sometimes shortened informally to "angel's trumpet" in general conversation, though this can cause confusion with other species that have white or yellow flowers.
• In taxonomic or scientific writing, the Latin binomials (, ) are preferred for precision.

Variants and Related Words

• Angel's trumpet (n): A more general common name for plants in the genus , which includes species with flowers of various colors (white, yellow, pink, orange).
• Brugmansia (n): The genus name for these shrubs and small trees.
• Datura (n): A closely related genus of plants, often called "thornapples" or "jimsonweed," typically herbaceous rather than arborescent. The classification of has been debated between these two genera.

Synonyms

• Brugmansia sanguinea (n): The primary scientific synonym.
• Datura sanguinea (n): An older scientific synonym still used in some references.
• Scarlet angel's trumpet (n): A less common variant of the common name, emphasizing the deep red hue.

Important Note

This plant is highly poisonous. Common idioms or phrasal verbs are not associated with this specific botanical term. Its usage is almost entirely literal and descriptive.

Noun

1. arborescent South American shrub having very large orange-red flowers