salpiglossis

Definitions of salpiglossis

1. noun

   any plant of the genus Salpiglossis
   types:

   Salpiglossis sinuata, painted tongue

   Chilean herb having velvety funnel-shaped yellowish or violet flowers with long tonguelike styles at the corolla throat

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests