Wister

Part of speech: noun, verb

Definitions

1. A type of climbing plant known for its cascading clusters of fragrant flowers typically found in shades of purple, white, or blue ; it is commonly cultivated for ornamental purposes on trellises and pergolas ; also referring to the genus of woody vines in the pea family
2. A woody vine that produces hanging racemes of sweet-smelling, pea-like blossoms; frequently grown as a decorative plant in gardens ; botanically classified within a genus noted for aggressive growth and vibrant floral displays
3. A garden climber prized for its long, pendant flower clusters and aromatic blooms; often trained to grow over structures for aesthetic appeal; representing a genus of flowering plants in the legume family

Etymology: The plant is a woody climber in the legume family, and its flowers hang in long, drooping clusters that give it much of its appeal. Gardeners often train it over pergolas, arbours and walls, where the blooms can drape overhead, and its fragrance carries well in the open air. The genus takes its name from a commemorative Latin coinage rather than from any description of the plant itself. Most of the name's history lies in the naming of the genus, and that is where the word's story begins.