Gloriosa (Noun)
Meaning
Any plant of the genus Gloriosa of tropical Africa and Asia; a perennial herb climbing by means of tendrils at leaf tips having showy yellow to red or purple flowers; all parts are poisonous.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Gloriosa, commonly known as the 'Flame Lily', can be seen blooming throughout tropical Asia.
- Its intricate yet resilient gloriosa can tolerate slight cold periods before winter settles.
- Roughly fifty plant specimens of the Gloriosa variety line this one large herbarium exhibit alone.
- Research centers consistently strive for low toxigenicity hybrid breeding efforts targeting key genetic weaknesses specific to each variant type found under this general name: Gloriosa.
- Saw two collectors this summer actually hiking abroad displaying special required floriculture forms intended strictly and very professionally concerning worldwide study and conservation for the whole genus Gloriosa.