Deer's-ear (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various tall perennial herbs constituting the genus Frasera; widely distributed in warm dry upland areas of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The desert surrounding the wildlife sanctuary was teeming with deer's-ear, its tall stalks swaying gently in the breeze.
- In the wildflower-filled meadow, hikers had to navigate through thick clusters of deer's-ear to reach the scenic overlook.
- Conservationists worked tirelessly to protect the deer's-ear that grew in the dry wash, recognizing its importance to the local ecosystem.
- As the seasons changed, the deer's-ear that dotted the forest floor transformed from green shoots to bright yellow blooms.
- A group of botanists spent hours studying the unique characteristics of the deer's-ear that grew in the region's dry upland areas.