Mexican Flameleaf (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American plant having poisonous milk and showy tapering usually scarlet petallike leaves surrounding small yellow flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Mexican flameleaf plant added vibrant colors of scarlet and yellow to the tropical garden, but visitors were warned not to touch its poisonous milk.
- Gardeners were captivated by the Mexican flameleaf's showy, tapering leaves that resembled petals in scarlet hues.
- The botanical garden featured a rare Mexican flameleaf plant exhibit, with signs cautioning against handling its toxic sap.
- During her tropical expedition, the botanist discovered a species of Mexican flameleaf blooming in its natural habitat.
- When gardening in areas with full sun, it's essential to include plants like the Mexican flameleaf that can tolerate heat and still display brilliant colors.