Columbine (Noun)
Meaning
A plant of the genus Aquilegia having irregular showy spurred flowers; north temperate regions especially mountains.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The delicate columbine flowers swayed gently in the mountain breeze, their vibrant colors a striking contrast to the rugged landscape.
- In the alpine meadow, a patch of columbine bloomed, their unique spurred petals attracting a variety of pollinators.
- The gardener carefully transplanted the columbine seedlings to a spot with well-draining soil and partial shade, where they would thrive.
- As we hiked through the forest, we stumbled upon a hidden clearing filled with a stunning array of columbine, their flowers a kaleidoscope of colors.
- The columbine that grew in the rocky crevices of the mountain trail were a testament to the plant's hardiness and ability to thrive in challenging environments.