spiderflower
Definition
Noun: 1. A flowering plant of the genus Cleome: Any of various often strong-smelling plants, typically annuals, characterized by showy flowers with long, protruding stamens that give a spidery appearance.
Usage Notes
- "Spiderflower" is a common name used primarily for ornamental and wild plants in the genus .
- It is often used in gardening and botanical contexts.
- The term directly describes the visual appearance of the flower, which resembles a spider due to its long, thin stamens.
Examples
- The spiderflower added a unique, airy texture to the cottage garden border.
- Several species of spiderflower are native to this region.
- A strong, distinctive scent emanated from the cluster of spiderflowers.
Advanced Usage
- The genus name is frequently used in more formal or scientific contexts instead of the common name "spiderflower."
Variants and Related Words
- Cleome (n): The botanical genus name for spiderflowers.
- Spider plant (n): This is a different, unrelated common name typically referring to , a popular houseplant. It is not a synonym for spiderflower.
- Stinking clover (n): A common name for some species of , referring to their strong odor.
Synonyms
- Cleome (formal/botanical synonym)
- Bee plant (a common name for some species that attract pollinators)
- Rocky Mountain bee plant (a specific common name for )
Different Meanings
- The word "spiderflower" refers specifically to plants in the genus . It is not used for other spider-shaped flowers (e.g., certain orchids) which have their own distinct common names.
Noun
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any of various often strong-smelling plants of the genus Cleome having showy spider-shaped flowers
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