globe flower
Definition
Noun: 1. A perennial plant with round, yellow flowers: Any of several plants belonging to the genus Trollius, characterized by their spherical or globe-shaped, typically yellow flowers.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The wet meadow was bright with the golden blooms of the globe flower.
- She planted globe flowers along the edge of the pond for a splash of early summer color.
Advanced Usage
- Horticultural Context: The term is used specifically in botany and gardening to refer to these particular plants. They are often associated with moist, cool habitats like stream banks or damp meadows.
- For a native plant garden in a cool climate, consider the globe flower (Trollius europaeus).
Variants and Related Words
- Globeflower: A common alternative spelling, written as one word.
- Trollius: The scientific genus name for globe flowers.
Synonyms
- Buttercup family relative: Globe flowers are part of the Ranunculaceae family, which includes buttercups.
- Globe crowfoot: An occasional common name for some species.
Noun
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any of several plants of the genus Trollius having globose yellow flowers
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