Snail-flower (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial tropical American vine cultivated for its racemes of showy yellow and purple flowers having the corolla keel coiled like a snail shell; sometimes placed in genus Phaseolus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The beautiful snail-flower vines in the garden were attracting many hummingbirds and butterflies with their bright yellow and purple blooms.
- The horticulturist spent hours studying the unique snail-flower to learn more about its characteristics and growing requirements.
- After months of careful nurturing, the snail-flower finally began to bloom, displaying its vibrant yellow and purple flowers for all to see.
- The tropical garden featured a stunning display of snail-flowers, which cascaded down a trellis in a beautiful, flowing manner.
- Visitors to the botanical garden were fascinated by the unique shape of the snail-flower's corolla, which was coiled like a snail shell.