Definition

Noun 1. A tropical American passionflower vine: "running pop" refers to a specific species of climbing plant (Passiflora foetida) native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is characterized by finely divided, lacy bracts surrounding its flowers and stems that emit an unpleasant odor when crushed.

Usage Notes

• "Running pop" is a common name for a specific plant. It is used as a singular, countable noun.
• This term is primarily used in botanical contexts, gardening, or when discussing the flora of tropical regions.
• The name likely derives from the plant's "running" (spreading, climbing) growth habit and its "pop"-like fruit (a berry).

Examples

• The running pop has spread across the fence, covering it with intricate leaves and small white flowers.
• While weeding, I accidentally crushed the stem of a running pop and noticed its distinctive, unpleasant smell.
• Running pop is considered an invasive species in some areas outside its native range due to its vigorous growth.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe related concepts.
  • Example: The running pop vine can be difficult to control in a small garden.

Variants and Related Words

• Wild water lemon: Another common name for the same plant ().
• Stinking passionflower: A name that directly references the odor of the crushed foliage.
• Passionflower / Passion vine: The general common name for plants in the genus, to which the running pop belongs.

Synonyms

• (Scientific/Botanical name)
• Stinking passionflower
• Wild water lemon

Different Meanings

• There are no other distinct, widely recognized meanings for the compound noun "running pop" outside of this botanical context. It does not refer to a carbonated beverage or a sudden sound.

Noun

1. tropical American passion flower with finely dissected bracts; stems malodorous when crushed