lychnis flos-cuculi
Definition
- Noun:
- A flowering plant species: "Lychnis flos-cuculi" is the scientific name for a common perennial herb native to Europe and western Asia. It is characterized by its usually pink flowers with petals that are deeply divided, giving them a ragged or tattered appearance.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The meadow was dotted with the delicate pink blooms of Lychnis flos-cuculi.
- Lychnis flos-cuculi, also known as ragged-robin, thrives in damp grasslands.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical or ecological contexts: The term is used precisely to identify the species in scientific writing, habitat descriptions, or conservation efforts.
- The study focused on the pollination ecology of Lychnis flos-cuculi.
Variants and Related Words
- Ragged-robin (n): The common English name for .
- Ragged-robin is a familiar sight in wet meadows in spring.
- Silene flos-cuculi (n): A synonymous scientific name sometimes used in modern botanical classification.
- Campion (n): A common name for plants in the genera and , to which this species belongs.
Synonyms
- Ragged-robin: The primary common name.
- Cuckoo flower (Note: This name can also refer to , so context is important).
Related Phrases
- In flower: Describing the plant when it is blooming.
- The wet pasture was in flower, with Lychnis flos-cuculi being the most prominent species.
Noun
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common perennial native to Europe and western Asia having usually pink flowers with ragged petals
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