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Bignonia

Bignonia

9.9
A climbing plant with large bright trumpet-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • /bɪɡˈnoʊniə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Bignonia is prized in gardens for its spectacular orange blossoms.

Examples

  • A mature Bignonia can climb high walls and trellises with ease.

  • The Bignonia plant thrives in warm climates.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species related to the common Bignonia.

  • I saw a beautiful Bignonia in the garden.

  • The Bignonia is known for its vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers, making it a favorite among gardeners.

  • In tropical regions, a Bignonia can be seen climbing over fences and arbors, showcasing its stunning foliage.

  • Many species of Bignonia attract hummingbirds with their bright colors and sweet nectar.

Compounds

Bignonia capreolata
  • Specialized
9.9

A woody climbing plant often grown in gardens for its bright trumpet-shaped orange flowers

Surface Forms

Bignonia singular
Bignonias plural

Etymology

Bignonia was named after a French man called Bignon, and the ending -ia is often added to plant names to mean 'of' or 'for' a person. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Gardenia, another plant named for a person, so Bignonia really means the plant 'of Bignon' and is not related to the word 'big'.