friar's-cowl
Definition
Noun: 1. A tuberous perennial plant: "friar's-cowl" refers to a specific type of perennial plant that grows from a tuber. It is characterized by its distinctive flower structure, featuring a cowl-shaped spathe that is typically maroon or violet-black in color. This plant is native to regions around the Mediterranean Sea, as well as the Canary Islands and Azores.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The rare friar's-cowl was spotted flowering on the rocky hillside.
- Botanists study the unique spathe of the friar's-cowl.
Advanced Usage
- This term is highly specific to botany and horticulture. It is primarily used in scientific, academic, or specialized gardening contexts to identify this particular species ().
Variants and Related Words
- Arisarum vulgare: The scientific (Latin) name for the friar's-cowl plant.
Synonyms
- Arisarum: The genus name, sometimes used informally to refer to plants within this group, though it is less specific than "friar's-cowl".
Noun
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tuberous perennial having a cowl-shaped maroon or violet-black spathe; Mediterranean; Canaries; Azores
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