Flame-flower (Noun)
Meaning 1
Plant with fleshy roots and erect stems with narrow succulent leaves and one reddish-orange flower in each upper leaf axil; southwestern United States; Indians once cooked the fleshy roots.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
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Meaning 2
A plant of the genus Kniphofia having long grasslike leaves and tall scapes of red or yellow drooping flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The flame-flower added a pop of vibrant color to the garden with its bright orange blooms.
- In the summer, the flame-flower's tall scapes towered above the other plants, attracting hummingbirds and bees.
- The flame-flower's unique shape and color made it a standout in the botanical garden's collection of succulents.
- After a few years of growth, the flame-flower began to produce offsets that could be divided and replanted.
- The flame-flower's ability to thrive in poor soil made it a popular choice for xeriscaping in dry climates.