salpiglossis

/ (ˌsælpɪˈɡlɒsɪs) /


noun
  1. any solanaceous plant of the Chilean genus Salpiglossis, some species of which are cultivated for their bright funnel-shaped flowers

Origin of salpiglossis

1
C19: New Latin, from Greek salpinx trumpet + glōssa tongue

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