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Definition of black bat flower

black bat flower

Plural:black bat flowers
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A species of flowering plant in the yam family (Dioscoreaceae), native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, noted for its highly unusual dark purple to black blooms that resemble a bat in flight and feature long, whisker-like bracteoles.

Example

"During our tour of the tropical conservatory, the guide pointed out a stunning black bat flower with trailing whiskers that almost touched the ground."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Black bat flower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/black%20bat%20flower
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