Gloriosa superba
- noun
- Specialized
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Gloriosa superba
- All parts of Gloriosa superba are toxic, so care must be taken when handling the plant.
Examples
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The vibrant flowers of the Gloriosa superba make it a popular choice for ornamental gardens.
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The Gloriosa superba is often referred to as the flame lily.
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In some regions, Gloriosa superba is used in traditional medicine despite its poisonous nature.
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Many gardeners admire the beauty of Gloriosa superba flowers.
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All parts of Gloriosa superba are toxic, so care must be taken when handling the plant.
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In some regions, Gloriosa superba is used in traditional medicine despite its poisonous nature.
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The vibrant flowers of the Gloriosa superba make it a popular choice for ornamental gardens.
Synonyms
A climbing plant with bright red, yellow, or purple flowers that is poisonous
A climbing plant with bright red and yellow flowers that has poisonous parts
A climbing tropical plant with bright red or yellow flowers that is poisonous
A climbing plant with tendrils at its leaf tips and bright red, yellow, or purple flowers that is poisonous
Surface Forms
Morphology
gloriosa + superba
This is a taxonomic Latin binomial (a species name) rather than a compositional English phrase, so its specific meaning as a particular perennial climbing, poisonous herb is not derivable from the parts. One constituent is not a standard English lemma here ('superba' is not a common English word) and botanical epithets are essentially labels, making the overall meaning unpredictable for a B1 learner who only knows the listed constituents.
Etymology
Gloriosa superba comes from the Latin words Gloriosa and superba, meaning 'glorious' and 'superb'. This creates a simple picture of bright, showy flowers that stand above the leaves, so the name helps you remember a climbing plant with beautiful but poisonous flowers.
