salpiglossis

British

/ ˌsælpɪˈɡlɒsɪs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of salpiglossis

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

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Examples of half-hardy annuals are: China aster, alonsoa, balsam, petunia, ricinus, stocks, balloon-vine, martynia, salpiglossis, thunbergia, nasturtium, verbena.

From Manual of Gardening (Second Edition) by Bailey, L. H. (Liberty Hyde)

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