Antigonon

/ænˈtɪɡənɑn/ noun

A genus of flowering climbing plants native to Mexico, commonly called coral vine or queen's wreath, known for their bright pink or red flowers.

From Greek anti- (opposite) + gony (angle/knee), referring to the bent appearance of the flowering stems. The botanical genus name was assigned by botanists describing the plant's distinctive jointed structure.

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