flame flower
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Definition
Noun: 1. A plant with fleshy roots, erect stems, narrow succulent leaves, and reddish-orange flowers growing singly from the upper leaf axils. It is native to the southwestern United States, and its fleshy roots were historically cooked and eaten by Indigenous peoples. 2. A plant of the genus Kniphofia, characterized by long, grass-like leaves and tall stalks (scapes) bearing dense spikes of red, orange, or yellow, often drooping, flowers. Also commonly known as red hot poker or torch lily.
Usage Examples
- The flame flower is a drought-tolerant succulent well-suited for xeriscaping.
- We planted several flame flowers along the border to add a vertical accent of bright color.
- The botanical garden has a remarkable collection of flame flowers, showcasing their vibrant hues.
Advanced Usage
- The term flame flower can be used descriptively in gardening and landscaping contexts to refer to any plant with vividly colored, flame-like blooms, though it is the specific common name for the plants defined above.
Variants and Related Words
- Talinum aurantiacum: The botanical name for the first definition (the succulent plant with edible roots).
- Kniphofia: The botanical genus name for the second definition.
- Red hot poker: A very common synonym for the type of flame flower.
- Torch lily: Another common synonym for the type.
Synonyms
- (For the type): Red hot poker, torch lily, poker plant.
- (Descriptively): Blaze flower, fire bloom.
Related Phrases
- In full flame: Used descriptively to indicate the plant is at its peak flowering period.
- The border was spectacular with the kniphofias in full flame.
Noun
- plant with fleshy roots and erect stems with narrow succulent leaves and one reddish-orange flower in each upper leaf axil; southwestern United States; Indians once cooked the fleshy roots
- a plant of the genus Kniphofia having long grasslike leaves and tall scapes of red or yellow drooping flowers