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cestrum nocturnum

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun cestrum nocturnum has 1 sense
  1. night jasmine, night jessamine, Cestrum nocturnum - West Indian evergreen shrub having clusters of funnel-shaped yellow-white flowers that are fragrant by night
    --1 is a kind of shrub, bush
    --1 is a member of Cestrum, genus Cestrum

Definitions from the Web

Cestrum nocturnum

Definition:

Cestrum nocturnum refers to a species of flowering plant in the Solanaceae family, commonly known as the Night-Blooming Jasmine.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. Used to refer to the specific flowering plant species.

Usages:

Popular usage: Cestrum nocturnum is often cultivated for its fragrant flowers and is prized for blooming at night.

Local usage: In tropical regions, locals believe that Cestrum nocturnum has medicinal properties and use it in traditional remedies.

Sample Sentences:

1. The garden was filled with the enchanting aroma of Cestrum nocturnum's blossoms.

2. Many people enjoy sitting outside on warm summer nights to see the Night-Blooming Jasmine, scientifically known as Cestrum nocturnum, open its flowers.

3. The traditional healers in this region often prepare herbal concoctions using Cestrum nocturnum.

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