melotrope

/ˌmɛləˈtroʊp/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant of the genus Melodorum, native to Australia, having fragrant flowers and a woody stem.

“The Australian botanist studied the different types of melotrope plants in the country’s native forests.”

Synonyms

  • Melodorum
  • Melodorum leichhardtii

Antonyms

  • non-flowering plant