Yellow Jessamine (Noun)
Meaning
Poisonous woody evergreen vine of southeastern United States having fragrant yellow funnel-shaped flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The yellow jessamine is a popular ornamental plant in the southeastern United States, but its beauty belies its toxicity.
- In the wild, yellow jessamine can be found growing up trees and other supports in the forests of the southeastern United States.
- The fragrant flowers of the yellow jessamine are a favorite of hummingbirds and other pollinators, but the plant's leaves and stems contain a toxic compound that can be deadly if ingested.
- Yellow jessamine is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, but it requires careful handling and pruning to avoid exposure to its toxic sap.
- Despite its toxicity, yellow jessamine has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in the treatment of fever and rheumatism.