cupflower

• Substantivo que designa tanto uma trepadeira perene mexicana de flores amarelas grandes e perfumadas, marcadas por nervuras púrpura-acastanhadas, quanto qualquer planta do gênero Nierembergia, que produz flores campanuladas invertidas.

A noun referring to either a Mexican evergreen climbing plant with large, fragrant yellow flowers marked with purple-brown ridges, or any plant of the genus Nierembergia that produces upturned bell-shaped flowers.

1. Mexican climbing plantC2formal

   A Mexican evergreen climbing plant with large, solitary, funnel-shaped, fragrant yellow flowers that have purple-brown ridges in the throat.

   Planta trepadeira mexicana

   • The cupflower's yellow blossoms are a striking addition to any garden.
   • This Mexican climbing plant thrives in warm, humid climates.
   • The purple-brown ridges in the throat of the cupflower are its most distinctive feature.

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2. Nierembergia plantC2formal

   Any of various plants of the genus Nierembergia, known for their upturned, bell-shaped flowers.

   Nierembergia

   • The Nierembergia cupflower is often used as a ground cover in landscaping.
   • These cupflowers produce delicate, bell-shaped blooms throughout the summer.
   • Gardeners appreciate the cupflower for its long flowering period.