plume poppy
Definition
Noun: - A tall perennial herb (Macleaya cordata) native to China and Japan, widely cultivated for its ornamental, plume-like clusters of creamy white flowers and its large, lobed leaves.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The plume poppy is a dramatic addition to the back of the flower border.
- We planted several plume poppies for their impressive height and airy flower panicles.
Advanced Usage
- As a specimen plant: Due to its size and architectural form, the plume poppy is often used as a focal point in garden design.
- The plume poppy served as a stunning specimen plant against the garden wall.
Variants and Related Words
- Macleaya cordata (n): The botanical Latin name for the plume poppy.
- Bocconia (n): A former genus name sometimes still used in horticulture to refer to the plume poppy ().
Synonyms
- Tree celandine: A common name occasionally used for this plant.
- Plume-poppy: A hyphenated variant spelling of the common name.
Noun
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herb of China and Japan widely cultivated for its plumelike panicles of creamy white flowers
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