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Datura sanguinea

Datura sanguinea

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A South American shrub with large orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers that are poisonous
  • noun
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translation icon : datura sanguínea
  • With its large, trumpet-shaped flowers, Datura sanguinea adds a vibrant touch to flower arrangements.

Examples

  • The brilliant flowers of Datura sanguinea attract hummingbirds to the garden.

  • She planted Datura sanguinea along the walkway for its showy blooms.

  • Botanists admire Datura sanguinea for both its beauty and its toxic properties.

  • The garden features a beautiful Datura sanguinea.

  • Many gardeners love Datura sanguinea for its vibrant color.

  • Gardeners often choose Datura sanguinea for its stunning orange-red flowers, which brighten any landscape.

  • The striking appearance of Datura sanguinea makes it a popular choice for decorative gardens.

Synonyms

red angel's trumpet
vsDatura sanguinea
  • Specialized
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A South American bush with large red flowers shaped like trumpets

is an alternate name for the same South American shrub with identical flowers
Brugmansia sanguinea
vsDatura sanguinea
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A South American shrub or small tree with large hanging orange-red flowers

is seen mainly as a shrub rather than also growing as a small tree

Surface Forms

Datura sanguinea singular
Datura sanguineas plural

Morphology

Datura + sanguinea

This binomial is compositional: 'Datura' names the plant genus and 'sanguinea' is a Latin adjective meaning 'blood-red' or 'reddish', so together they denote a red-flowered Datura. Botanical genus + descriptive epithet formation is a transparent, predictable pattern, so a learner who knows both constituents can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Datura sanguinea gets its name from the old plant name Datura, meaning a 'poisonous' plant, and sanguinea, the Latin word for 'blood-red', so the name paints the image of a red, trumpet-shaped flower. That's why the name fits this showy shrub with bright red-orange blooms that are beautiful but toxic.