Search Dictionary
Definition of mina lobata
mina lobata
mina lobata Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
12
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A vigorous, fast-growing ornamental vine (currently classified as Ipomoea lobata) native to Mexico and South America, widely cultivated for its striking, tubular flowers that graduate in color from bright red to orange, yellow, and white along a single stem.
Example
"The gardener planted mina lobata at the base of the trellis so its fiery gradient of blossoms could climb toward the sun."
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from its former botanical binomial name. The genus 'Mina' was named in 1824 by Vicente Cervantes to honor Francisco Javier Mina, a Spanish military leader in the Mexican War of Independence, while Latin 'lobata' means 'lobed', referring to the shape of its leaves.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mina lobata. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mina lobata