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Stephanotis

Stephanotis

9.9
A woody climbing plant with white, sweet-smelling tube-shaped flowers grown for its beauty
  • noun
  • /ˌstɛfəˈnoʊtɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Stephanotis vine is prized for its waxy, fragrant blossoms that resemble small trumpets.

Examples

  • Florists often use Stephanotis flowers in wedding bouquets for their beauty and delicate scent.

  • The Stephanotis plant thrives in warm, humid environments.

  • Because Stephanotis thrives in warm climates, it is a popular choice in tropical gardens worldwide.

  • Have you ever seen a Stephanotis flower in bloom?

  • The florist selected Stephanotis for the arrangement due to its elegant white flowers and sweet fragrance.

  • In her tropical garden, she planted Stephanotis vines to enjoy their lovely scent throughout the summer.

  • He admired the Stephanotis climbing along the trellis, knowing their blooms would attract many pollinators.

Compounds

Stephanotis floribunda
  • Specialized
9.9

A climbing woody plant with thick evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers

Surface Forms

Stephanotis singular
Stephanotises plural

Etymology

Stephanotis comes from the Greek word stephanos, meaning 'crown', because the white, trumpet-like flowers look like tiny crowns; it even shares the same root as the name Stephen, so the name fits the plant's showy blossoms.