coral honeysuckle

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A climbing evergreen vine with coral-red tubular flowers often grown in gardens

noun
/ˈkɔrəl ˈhʌnɪsʌkəl/

: madreselva coral

We planted coral honeysuckle along the fence to add color throughout the summer months.

Examples

The coral honeysuckle blooms beautifully in spring.
Many gardeners choose coral honeysuckle for its hardy nature and stunning red blooms.
The coral honeysuckle climbed elegantly over the garden trellis, attracting hummingbirds with its bright flowers.
I planted a coral honeysuckle in my garden last year.
The garden was filled with the vibrant blooms of coral honeysuckle, attracting numerous bees and butterflies.
She decided to plant coral honeysuckle along the fence to add color and attract hummingbirds.
In spring, the coral honeysuckle bursts forth with beautiful tubular flowers that brighten up any garden.

Synonyms

trumpet honeysuckle

vscoral honeysuckle

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A climbing evergreen plant with red or orange tube-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds

is the more widely used common name for garden plants

Lonicera sempervirens

vscoral honeysuckle

Specialized

9.9

A vine that keeps green leaves all year, has red or orange trumpet flowers, and attracts hummingbirds

is the common name rather than the scientific name

Surface Forms

coral honeysuckle singular

coral honeysuckles plural

Morphology

coral + honeysuckle

The noun phrase is compositionally built: 'coral' (a pinkish/orange colour) modifies 'honeysuckle' (a climbing shrub with tubular, sweet-scented flowers), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes a honeysuckle with coral-coloured flowers. This simple colour + plant naming pattern is common in English and other languages, making the meaning immediately derivable.

Etymology

Coral honeysuckle gets its name from its bright coral-colored tube flowers and the sweet nectar they hold. The word honeysuckle suggests sucking 'honey' from the flower, so the name links the color coral with the plant's nectar.