Golden Crownbeard (Noun)
Meaning
Coarse greyish-green annual yellow-flowered herb; southwestern United States to Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The golden crownbeard plant grew abundantly in the dry fields of the southwestern United States, its bright yellow flowers a stark contrast to the dull greyish-green foliage.
- In the deserts of Mexico, the golden crownbeard herb was a common sight, its coarse texture and annual growth habit allowing it to thrive in the harsh conditions.
- The botanical garden featured a variety of plants native to the southwestern United States, including the golden crownbeard, which was attracting a lot of attention from visitors.
- Golden crownbeard seeds were scattered throughout the area, and within weeks, the plants began to sprout, covering the ground with a blanket of greyish-green leaves and yellow flowers.
- The hikers had to navigate through thick patches of golden crownbeard as they made their way through the desert landscape, the plants' coarse stems and leaves scratching at their legs.