Frostweed (Noun)
Meaning 1
Perennial of the eastern United States having early solitary yellow flowers followed by late petalless flowers; so-called because ice crystals form on it during first frosts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In late autumn, frostweed stood out in the forest, its yellow flowers long gone but its branches etched in delicate ice crystals.
- Frostweed was a surprise addition to the winter garden, its frosty stems a welcome splash of white amidst the dull brown landscape.
- As the first frost descended, the frostweed burst into crystalline bloom, its branches sparkling like a thousand tiny diamonds.
- In early spring, frostweed emerged from the forest floor, its bright yellow flowers a beacon of warmth in the still-chilly air.
- By winter, the frostweed had transformed, its delicate petals long gone and its stems transformed into intricate, icy sculptures.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Tall perennial herb having clusters of white flowers; the eastern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.