nānāhonua
/ nā.nā.honua /n., A tropical American shrub (Brugmansia candida), known as the angel's trumpet; it bears white, trumpet-shaped, pendent flowers to about 25 cm long. Though flowers and leaves are poisonous to eat, the plant is grown for its high ornamental value. Literally, earth-gazing.
- References:
- Neal 748-9.
- Cf. lāʻau hānō.