hawk's-beards
Definition
Noun: 1. Any of various plants of the genus Crepis: A common name for a group of flowering plants characterized by having loose clusters of yellow flowers atop a long, branched, and leafy stem. These plants are primarily found in the Northern Hemisphere.
Usage Notes
- "Hawk's-beards" is a plural noun used to refer to multiple plants of this type or to the group as a whole. The singular form is "hawk's-beard."
- This is a common name, not a scientific one. The precise identification of a plant often requires its scientific genus name, .
Examples
- The meadow was dotted with the bright yellow flowers of hawk's-beards.
- Botanists are studying the different species of hawk's-beard found across Europe.
- Hawk's-beards are often found in disturbed habitats like roadsides and fields.
Advanced Usage
- The name "hawk's-beard" is part of a tradition of folk names for plants, often based on their appearance. It likely refers to the feathery, bristly pappus (seed head) that resembles a beard, and its association with hawks is poetic.
Variants and Related Words
- Hawk's-beard (n): The singular form.
- Crepis (n): The scientific genus name for these plants.
- Hawkweed: A common name for plants in the related genus , which can be confused with hawk's-beards.
Synonyms
- Crepis (when used as a common name)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- None specific to this botanical term.
Noun
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any of various plants of the genus Crepis having loose heads of yellow flowers on top of a long branched leafy stem; northern hemisphere
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