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Solandra guttata

Solandra guttata

9.9
A Mexican evergreen climbing plant with large fragrant yellow funnel-shaped flowers marked with purple-brown lines
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The large, sweet-scented flowers of Solandra guttata make it a popular choice for ornamental gardens.

Examples

  • Gardeners appreciate Solandra guttata for its striking yellow blossoms accented with purple-brown markings.

  • Solandra guttata thrives in warm climates and can climb over trellises and fences.

  • The Solandra guttata is known for its beautiful yellow flowers.

  • Have you ever seen a Solandra guttata in bloom?

  • Solandra guttata produces large, fragrant yellow flowers that attract bees and butterflies.

  • In tropical gardens, Solandra guttata can be seen climbing up trees and fences, enhancing the scenery.

  • The gardeners planted Solandra guttata to add a burst of color with its unique yellow blooms during the summer.

Synonyms

cupflower
vsSolandra guttata
  • US
9.9

A climbing evergreen plant from Mexico with large yellow, fragrant funnel-shaped flowers marked with purple-brown ridges

is the identical description presented as the main concept
chalice vine
vsSolandra guttata
  • US
9.9

A Mexican climbing plant with large yellow funnel-shaped flowers that smell sweet

states those throat ridges as a consistent defining feature

Surface Forms

Solandra guttata singular
Solandra guttatas plural

Morphology

Solandra + guttata

This is a scientific Latin binomial: 'Solandra' is a genus name (a proper noun) and 'guttata' is a Latin epithet not present in a B1 learner's vocabulary. The species meaning ('a Mexican evergreen climbing plant with large yellow flowers') cannot be derived compositionally from those constituents for an average B1 learner, so the expression is opaque.

Etymology

Solandra guttata may be named after the plant scientist Daniel Solander, who collected many tropical plants on long sea voyages, so the genus name honors him. The second word guttata means 'spotted' in Latin and refers to the purple-brown marks like drops in the flower's throat, so the name helps you remember its large yellow, spotted flowers.