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salpiglossis , any plant of the genus Salpiglossis of the family Solanaceae ( nightshade family), herbs native to Chile and widely cultivated elsewhere as garden annuals for their richly variegated, funnel-shaped blossoms in a variety of colors. Painted tongue ( S. sinuata ) is the most common in gardens. The genus is classified in the division Magnoliophyta , class Magnoliopsida, order Polemoniales, family Solanaceae.

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salpiglossis herbaceous garden-plant. XIX. modL., irreg. f. Gr. sálpigx trumpet + glôssa tongue; so named from its trumpet-shaped corolla.

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	Floral ontogeny of Salpiglossis (Solanaceae) and the oblique gynoecium1 Magazine article from: Journal of the Torrey Botanical Society; 4/1/2002; ; 700+ words ; ...61790-4120). Floral ontogeny of Salpiglossis (Solanaceae) and the oblique gynoecium...2002.-Inflorescence development in Salpiglossis consists of repeated modular units...Solanaceae. The zygomorphic flowers of Salpiglossis have a gynoecium that is on the median...
	STARTING FLOWERS FROM SEED IS NOT DIFFICULT BUT REQUIRES PLENTY OF TLC.(Life and Arts)(NORTHWEST GARDENS) Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA); 2/6/2003; 700+ words ; ...Don't despair; seeds can take two weeks to germinate. I love the aged colors of `Antique Shades.' Also begin now - Salpiglossis (the colors of `Casino Mix' or `Stained Glass' look like jewels); larkspur; love-in-a-mist; marigolds (try...
	Gather up seedpods now and save for spring planting.(Home & Garden) Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 10/27/2002; 673 words ; ...appearance, the vines are actually strong and both quick and easy to grow from seeds. I also save seeds from painted tongue (Salpiglossis sinuata), a petunia relative that blooms in unusual combinations of rich colors, and bush violet (Browallia americana...
	Rain of April can bring beautiful flowers to life.(Home & Garden)(April in the Garden) Newspaper article from: Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL); 4/6/2008; 700+ words ; ...it also includes pouch flowers (Nemesia), bush violets (Browallia), cape daisy (Osteospermum), painted tongues (Salpiglossis) and a rainbow of others. Most cool-season annuals falter as temperatures rise. If you prune them hard and move them...
	Starting seeds indoors helps spring planting. Magazine article from: Grit; 1/1/2006; ; 700+ words ; ...China aster, cornflower, strawflower, gaillardia, globe amaranth, petunia, phlox, poppy, portulaca, rudbeckia, salpiglossis, scabiosa, snapdragon and verbena. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] However, the USDA advises that most plants on a shorter light...
	A growing tradition Maine Music Society's annual garden tour will take place July 15 Newspaper article from: Sun-Journal Lewiston, Me.; 6/30/2006; 700+ words ; ...astilbe, geranium, day lilies, iris and pasqueflowers. In their greenhouse, the Swiedoms grow many annuals, including salpiglossis, nicotiana, pansies and sunflowers. n Joann Donovan describes her Lewiston garden as "a cultivation of natural spaces...
	Gardener's week: June 24, 1999 Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 6/24/1999; ; 676 words ; ...geraniums, impatiens, lobelia, marigolds, nasturtiums, sunflowers, and zinnias. Keep deadheading spent flowers. Pinch salpiglossis or painted tongue once before it attains a foot of height to make it bushier. Parking areas: If you want to try to colonize...
	A-Z OF PLANTS FOR BEDDING; Garden Force Pt 2.(Features) Newspaper article from: The People (London, England); 4/23/2000; 700+ words ; ...daisy flowers, with a black cone in the middle. It has tall, straight stems and produces an incredible number of flowers. Salpiglossis sinuata 75cm (21/2ft) high x 20cm (8in) wide. The plants have tall, upright stems topped with big, velvety-textured...
	Food for thought in new potato choices. Newspaper article from: Sunday Mercury (Birmingham, England); 1/25/1998; 700+ words ; ...Maggy, an old-fashioned double African type, where you get 75 seeds for pounds 1.25. Other new introductions include Salpiglossis Kew Blue, Nasturtium Gleaming Mahogany and Sherry Trifle, a lovely colour blend of salmon pink and cream flowers. Have...
	TV growing on gardeners.(News) Newspaper article from: The Birmingham Post (England); 1/21/1999; 526 words ; ...television channel's new logo. Illuminated waterfalls and walls will provide the backdrop for spectacular floral displays of salpiglossis, schizanthes, antirrhinums, gloxinias and poinsettias. Channel 4 secured exclusive television rights to the famous show...