chilopsis

/tʃɪˈlɒpɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of flowering plants in the family Bignoniaceae, native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, particularly noted for the desert honeysuckle (Chilopsis linearis).

“The desert honeysuckle, a type of chilopsis, is known for its fragrant flowers.”

Synonyms

  • desert honeysuckle
  • honeysuckle

Antonyms

  • non-flowering plant
  • non-native plant