moonflower

[ˈmuːnflaʊər]

moonflower Definition

a tropical American climbing plant that opens its large fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers at night.

Using moonflower: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "moonflower" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The moonflower blooms only at night.

  • Example

    Moonflowers are often used as ornamental plants in gardens.

  • Example

    The fragrance of the moonflower is very pleasant.

Phrases with moonflower

  • a related plant with similar flowers that bloom during the day

    Example

    The morning glory and the moonflower are often grown together in gardens.

  • night-blooming cereus

    a cactus plant that blooms at night, also known as 'queen of the night'

    Example

    The night-blooming cereus and the moonflower are both nocturnal plants.

  • a type of moonflower with white flowers that bloom at night

    Example

    The tropical white morning glory is a popular variety of moonflower.

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Summary: moonflower in Brief

A 'moonflower' [ˈmuːnflaʊər] is a tropical American climbing plant that blooms fragrant trumpet-shaped flowers at night. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is related to the morning glory. Other nocturnal plants include the night-blooming cereus, also known as 'queen of the night,' and the tropical white morning glory.

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