Genus Brugmansia (Noun)
Meaning
Includes some plants often placed in the genus Datura: angel's trumpets.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Brugmansia is a genus of seven species of flowering plants in the family Solanaceae, native to South America.
- Angel's trumpets are often associated with the genus Brugmansia, although they are often placed in the genus Datura.
- The genus Brugmansia has a rather complex taxonomic history due to the similarity of species and the fact that some plants often placed in the genus are actually in Datura.
- Some species in the genus Brugmansia are known to be highly toxic and should be treated with caution.
- Plants in the genus Brugmansia are typically grown for their ornamental value and are often used in landscaping.