California Dandelion (Noun)
Meaning
European weed widely naturalized in North America having yellow flower heads and leaves resembling a cat's ears.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The California dandelion has taken over the local park's lawns, its yellow flowers swaying in the breeze.
- After a spring rain, the fields are blanketed with the bright yellow blooms of California dandelions.
- Despite its name, the California dandelion is actually a European import that has naturalized in North America.
- The California dandelion's distinctive "cat's ear" leaves make it easy to identify in the wild.
- Wildlife enthusiasts love the California dandelion, whose flowers provide a source of nectar for bees and butterflies.