American Centaury (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several pink-flowered marsh plant of the eastern United States resembling a true centaury.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The american centaury grew abundantly in the wetlands along the eastern seaboard.
- During her walk, she noticed the american centaury had begun to bloom, signaling the start of summer.
- This rare plant species is often mistaken for a true centaury but is actually an american centaury native to the region.
- American centaury is one of the unique flowers that thrive in the brackish waters of the marsh.
- While studying the flora of the eastern United States, the botanist discovered a hidden patch of american centaury.