anaphalis margaritacea
Definition
Noun: * A North American perennial herb: Anaphalis margaritacea is the scientific name for a species of flowering plant in the aster family, commonly known as pearly everlasting. It is characterized by its narrow leaves covered in woolly white hairs and clusters of small, button-like flower heads with pearly white, papery bracts that retain their color and shape when dried.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The field was dotted with the silvery-white blooms of Anaphalis margaritacea.
- Botanists study Anaphalis margaritacea for its drought-resistant properties.
- She collected Anaphalis margaritacea for a dried flower arrangement.
Advanced Usage
- In Botanical Classification: The name is used in a strict taxonomic context to precisely identify this specific species within the genus .
- The specimen was keyed out and confirmed to be Anaphalis margaritacea.
Variants and Related Words
- Pearly everlasting (n): The common name for .
- Pearly everlasting is often used in dried floral crafts.
- Everlasting (n): A general term for plants, often in the family Asteraceae, whose flowers retain their form and color when dried. is one specific type.
- Several everlastings were growing in the garden.
Synonyms
- Pearly everlasting: The standard common name.
- Western pearly everlasting: A regional variant name.
Noun
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an American everlasting having foliage with soft wooly hairs and corymbose heads with pearly white bracts
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