Dutchman's Breeches (Noun)
Meaning
Delicate spring-flowering plant of the eastern United States having white flowers with double spurs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- A variety of dutchman's breeches can be spotted along the Appalachian trails in early spring with its lovely white flowers.
- Hikers often go off-trail to capture photos of dutchman's breeches during peak bloom season.
- One of the lesser-known, yet striking features of dutchman's breeches flowers is the unique shape of its double spurs.
- Travelers looking to see beautiful dutchman's breeches flowers in person should schedule their trip between March and May.
- Naturalists commonly associate dutchman's breeches with early warning signs of spring, indicating the end of cold winter weather in the eastern United States.