bear's ear

Thân thiện

A small bear's ear blooms among the alpine rocks.

Definition

Noun: 1. A common name for the flowering plant Primula auricula: A perennial alpine plant native to the European Alps, characterized by its yellow flowers and distinctive, often rounded, leaves that some liken to the shape of a bear's ear. It is a popular cultivated garden plant.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The rock garden was brightened by a cluster of yellow bear's ear.
  • She specializes in cultivating alpine species like bear's ear.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: In gardening, "bear's ear" is often used to refer specifically to the wild or species form of , distinguishing it from the many elaborate hybrids simply called "auriculas."
  • For a natural alpine display, the simple bear's ear is more suitable than the showy florist's auricula.

Variants and Related Words

• Auricula (n): The more common botanical and horticultural name for the same plant, .
  • The auricula has been bred into many stunning varieties.
• Mountain Cowslip (n): Another common name for the same species.

Synonyms

• Auricula
• Mountain Cowslip

Related Phrases

• Auricula Theatre: A specialized, tiered display stand used for showing prized auricula plants, a tradition dating to the 18th century.
  • The gardeners prepared their best specimens for the auricula theatre at the flower show.

Học thuật

Noun

1. yellow-flowered primrose native to Alps; commonly cultivated

Từ đồng nghĩa

• auricula
• Primula auricula