Flameflower (Noun)
Meaning 1
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 flameflower plant added a pop of vibrant color to the garden with its bright red blooms.
- In the summer, the flameflower's tall scapes towered above the other plants, attracting hummingbirds and bees.
- The flameflower's long, grasslike leaves provided a striking contrast to its showy, drooping flowers.
- The gardener carefully deadheaded the flameflower to encourage more blooms and prevent seed production.
- The flameflower's yellow flowers glowed like tiny lanterns in the fading light of day.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
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.
Examples
- The flameflower plant is known for its striking appearance and unique growth habits.
- Flameflower roots can be eaten cooked or dried and have been a staple in the diets of many Native American tribes for centuries.
- The southwestern United States is home to the flameflower, a drought-tolerant plant with succulent leaves and vibrant flowers.
- Flameflower stems are erect and narrow, often reaching heights of over two feet, and produce bright reddish-orange flowers in the summer months.
- Indians in the southwestern United States have traditionally cooked and consumed the fleshy roots of the flameflower for nutritional value.