moonflower
Any of certain plants that flower at nightAny of certain plants that flower at night: A corn marigold (Glebionis segetum).
Meaning
7 sensesAny of certain plants that flower at night:
A corn marigold (Glebionis segetum).
Any member of certain species of the genus Ipomoea of morning-glory vines ,
Any member of certain species of the genus Ipomoea of morning-glory vines ,
Especially, Ipomoea alba (tropical white morning-glory).
Any of certain plants that flower at night:
Any member of any of the species in the genera Cereus and Stenocereus (syn. Hylocereus) spp.) of columnar cactuses.
Any member of any of the species in the genus Datura (devil's trumpets, thorn apples), including Datura innoxia (angel's trumpet).
Any member of any of the species in the genus Mentzelia (blazingstars and stickleafs), including Mentzelia pumila (dwarf mentzelia).
(obsolete)An ox-eye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare).
- pantropical climber having white fragrant nocturnal flowers
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From moon + flower.From moon + flower.
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Forms
plural: moonflowers| Singular | moonflower |
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regular
Synonyms
4 synonyms- pantropical climber having white fragrant nocturnal flowers:belle de nuitIpomoea alba