Giant Sunflower (Noun)
Meaning
Very tall American perennial of central and the eastern United States to Canada having edible tuberous roots.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The giant sunflower stood tall in the garden, its bright yellow petals shining like a miniature sun.
- In the fall, the giant sunflower's edible tuberous roots were harvested and roasted as a delicious side dish.
- The giant sunflower's stature was impressive, reaching heights of over 12 feet in the fertile prairie soil.
- Native Americans used the giant sunflower's roots as a source of food, boiling or roasting them to bring out their sweet flavor.
- The giant sunflower's large, daisy-like flowers towered above the other plants in the garden, attracting bees and butterflies from far and wide.