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Vigna caracalla

Vigna caracalla

9.9
A tropical climbing plant with yellow and purple spiral flowers called the corkscrew vine
  • noun
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  • The unique spirals of the Vigna caracalla flowers make it a favorite in ornamental gardens.

Examples

  • Gardeners appreciate the fragrance and unusual blooms of Vigna caracalla.

  • A trellis covered in Vigna caracalla is stunning during its flowering season.

  • The Vigna caracalla produces beautiful flowers.

  • Many gardeners love the Vigna caracalla for its unique appearance.

  • A trellis covered in Vigna caracalla is stunning during its flowering season.

  • Gardeners appreciate the fragrance and unusual blooms of Vigna caracalla.

  • The unique spirals of the Vigna caracalla flowers make it a favorite in ornamental gardens.

Synonyms

snail-flower
vsVigna caracalla
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A tropical climbing plant with yellow and purple coiled flowers like a snail shell

is the formal botanical name used instead of common names
snail flower
vsVigna caracalla
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A climbing vine with bright yellow and purple flowers that coil like a snail shell

is the formal botanical name used instead of common names
snailflower
vsVigna caracalla
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A tropical climbing plant with bright yellow and purple flowers that curl like a snail shell

is the formal botanical name used instead of common names
corkscrew flower
vsVigna caracalla
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A tropical vine with bright yellow and purple flowers whose petals twist like a snail shell

is the formal botanical name used instead of common names
snail bean
vsVigna caracalla
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A climbing tropical plant with yellow and purple flowers whose lower part is curled like a snail shell

is the formal botanical name used instead of common names
Phaseolus caracalla
vsVigna caracalla
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A climbing vine with spiral yellow and purple flowers that smell sweet

uses a different genus assignment in botanical classification

Surface Forms

Vigna caracalla singular
Vigna caracallas plural

Morphology

Vigna + caracalla

This is a scientific Latin binomial (genus + species) functioning as a proper name for a specific plant; the species epithet 'caracalla' is not an English lexical item, so knowing the parts does not yield the descriptive meaning given in the definition. Even if a learner knows 'Vigna' refers to a plant genus, the compound is a technical label rather than a compositional phrase, making the overall meaning unpredictable for a B1 learner.

Etymology

Vigna caracalla is a tropical vine often called the 'corkscrew vine' because its yellow and purple flowers have tight, spiral shapes like little snail shells. Gardeners grow it for its scent and those twisted, showy blooms, so the name helps you remember its shell-like flowers.