Definitions

1. adjective

producing flowers or fruits alone, without the aid of a companion plant, as in the case of certain orchids or cacti

“The solaneous flowers of the cactus bloom in the spring.”

2. adjective

existing or occurring alone; solitary

“The solaneous tree stood tall amidst the forest.”

3. noun

a solaneous flower or plant

“The solanous orchid is a rare species found in the mountains.”

4. noun

a single or solitary thing

“The solanous cactus was a striking feature of the desert landscape.”