blood flower
Definition
Noun: 1. A tropical plant with distinctive flowers and seed pods: A perennial herb native to tropical regions, characterized by clusters of orange-red flowers and unique seed pods that resemble the shape of a swallow in flight. It is often considered a weed in tropical climates.
Examples of Usage
- The blood flower has spread throughout the garden due to its prolific seeding.
- We saw a vibrant cluster of blood flower growing by the roadside.
- Botanists study the blood flower for its unique pod morphology.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical contexts, "blood flower" is a common name that specifically refers to , a species of milkweed.
- The monarch butterflies were feeding on the nectar of the blood flower.
Variants and Related Words
- Asclepias curassavica (n): The scientific Latin name for the blood flower.
- Milkweed (n): The common name for plants in the genus , to which the blood flower belongs.
- Swallow-wort (n): Another common name for this plant, derived from the shape of its seed pods.
Synonyms
- Tropical milkweed: A descriptive synonym highlighting its plant family and preferred climate.
- Scarlet milkweed: A synonym emphasizing the color of its flowers.
Related Phrases
- Milkweed family: The plant family (Apocynaceae, subfamily Asclepiadoideae) to which the blood flower belongs.
Noun
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tropical herb having orange-red flowers followed by pods suggesting a swallow with outspread wings; a weed throughout the tropics
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