Definition

Noun: * A Eurasian perennial herb (Anthemis tinctoria) with hairy, divided leaves and bright yellow, daisy-like flowers. It is a cultivated plant that has become established in North America.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The golden marguerite added a vibrant splash of color to the cottage garden border.
  • We planted golden marguerite in the sunny, well-drained part of the herb garden.
  • This dye was historically made from the flowers of the golden marguerite.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used primarily in horticulture and botanical contexts to refer to this specific flowering plant. It is valued for its long blooming period and drought tolerance in garden settings.

Variants and Related Words

• Yellow chamomile: A common alternative name for the same plant ().
• Dyer's chamomile: Another name highlighting its historical use in producing a yellow dye.
• Marguerite: A related term often used for various daisy-like flowers in the genera or , but "golden marguerite" specifically refers to .

Synonyms

• Yellow chamomile
• Dyer's chamomile
• (scientific name)

Different Meanings

• This term has a single, specific botanical meaning. It does not commonly function in idioms or phrasal verbs.

Noun

1. Eurasian perennial herb with hairy divided leaves and yellow flowers; naturalized in North America