Brickellia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of herbs of southwestern America having usually creamy florets followed by one-seeded fruits in a prominent bristly sheath.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The brickellia plant was identified by the botanist as a rare species native to the southwestern United States.
- Brickellia flowers have unique, one-seeded fruits encased in a prominent bristly sheath that provides protection from the elements.
- During the dry season, the brickellia's usually creamy florets turned a dull brown, signaling the end of its blooming cycle.
- In the southwestern American desert, brickellia plants thrive in areas with well-drained soil and full sun exposure.
- The local nursery specialized in cultivating brickellia and other drought-resistant herbs native to the region.