Definition

Noun: - A South African herbaceous plant characterized by its golden-yellow, globe-shaped flower heads. It has become naturalized in damp coastal areas of California and is also grown as an ornamental plant.

Usage Notes

This is a specific botanical term, the scientific name for a particular plant species. It is used in formal, scientific, or gardening contexts. In everyday conversation, common names like "brass buttons" are more frequently used.

Examples

• The wetland area was dotted with the bright yellow blooms of .
• thrives in the moist soil beside the coastal trail.
• As an ornamental ground cover, is valued for its unique button-like flowers.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification, the name is always written in italics, with the genus () capitalized and the species epithet () in lowercase.

Variants and Related Words

• Common Name: Brass buttons.
• Genus: (a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family).

Synonyms

• Brass buttons (common name).

Noun

1. South African herb with golden-yellow globose flower heads; naturalized in moist areas along coast of California; cultivated as an ornamental