Lady-of-the-night (Noun)
Meaning
West Indian shrub with fragrant showy yellowish-white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sweet scent of the lady-of-the-night filled the entire garden with a fragrant aroma after sunset.
- In the tropical regions of the Caribbean, the lady-of-the-night shrub is a common sight, blooming beautifully in the evenings.
- The lady-of-the-night flowers only bloom at night, and their beautiful yellowish-white color can be seen in the morning before they close up.
- As I strolled through the garden in the evening, the fragrance of the lady-of-the-night caught my attention and filled my senses.
- This West Indian shrub, the lady-of-the-night, is a popular ornamental plant among gardeners due to its showy and fragrant flowers.