solandra
noun
so·lan·dra
\sōˈlandrə\
Definition of solandra
1 capitalized : a small genus of tall-climbing tropical American shrubs (family Solanaceae) having entire shining leathery leaves and large showy solitary white to yellow usually fragrant flowers — see chalice vine
2 plural -s : any plant of the genus Solandra
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Origin and Etymology of solandra
New Latin, after Daniel C. Solander †1782
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