solandra

noun

so·​lan·​dra

sōˈlandrə

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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, after Daniel C. Solander †1782

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