Bignonia capreolata
- noun
- /bɪɡˈnoʊniə kæpˈriːoʊˌleɪtə/
- Specialized
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bignonia
- The stems of Bignonia capreolata show a distinctive cross pattern when cut in cross-section.
Examples
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Gardeners prize Bignonia capreolata for its ability to quickly cover trellises and fences.
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Bignonia capreolata is admired for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract hummingbirds.
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Bignonia capreolata is often grown for its beautiful orange-red flowers in southern gardens.
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The Bignonia capreolata blooms beautifully in the spring.
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Many gardeners love the Bignonia capreolata for its vibrant flowers.
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Many homeowners choose to plant Bignonia capreolata along their fences to create a stunning floral display.
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The bright orange-red flowers of Bignonia capreolata bloom in abundance during the summer months.
Synonyms
A woody climbing plant with bright orange-red flowers and stems that show a cross shape when cut
A woody climbing plant with stems shaped like a cross when cut
A woody vine from the southern United States with bright flowers and a cross-shaped stem when cut
A climbing plant with large bright trumpet-shaped flowers
Surface Forms
Morphology
Bignonia + capreolata
This is a Latin binomial (scientific) name: the second element 'capreolata' is not an ordinary English word and the genus name 'Bignonia' is specialized botanical vocabulary. Knowing the constituent strings does not allow a B1 learner to derive the ordinary meaning 'a woody flowering vine' because taxonomic names are not compositionally transparent in everyday English.
Etymology
Bignonia capreolata may be named after a French man and the Latin parts Bignonia and capreolata, with capreolata meaning 'little goat'. The vine's twisting stems grab fences like a goat's horns, so the name helps you remember it as a climbing plant.
