Coronilla Varia (Noun)
Meaning
European herb resembling vetch; naturalized in the eastern United States; having umbels of pink-and-white flowers and sharp-angled pods.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Coronilla varia, an herb native to Europe, has become naturalized in eastern parts of the United States, adapting well to the environment.
- Farmers have noticed the spread of coronilla varia in their fields, with its distinctive pink-and-white flowers standing out during the summer months.
- The root of coronilla varia has been used as a spice and as a medicinal herb in traditional practices for centuries.
- People wandering through fields may notice the coronilla varia with its clusters of tiny flowers and sharp-angled seed pods swaying in the breeze.
- Those involved in invasive species management focus on eradication of troublesome plant species like coronilla varia in areas where native plant species are vulnerable.