Desert Sunflower (Noun)
Meaning
Slender hairy plant with few leaves and golden-yellow flower heads; sandy desert areas of southeastern California to southwestern Utah and western Arizona and northwestern Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The desert sunflower stood tall amidst the dunes, its bright yellow petals shining like a beacon in the arid landscape.
- In the scorching desert heat, the desert sunflower's sparse leaves and slender stems allowed it to conserve precious water.
- After a rare desert rain, the desert sunflower burst into bloom, painting the sandy terrain with vibrant splashes of golden yellow.
- The desert sunflower's deep roots enabled it to tap into underground water sources, allowing it to thrive in the harsh desert environment.
- As the sun began to set on the desert horizon, the desert sunflower's delicate petals unfolded, releasing a sweet fragrance into the dry air.