Green Dragon (Noun)
Meaning 1
European arum resembling the cuckoopint.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The green dragon plant is often mistaken for the cuckoopint due to its similar appearance and growth habits.
- In woodland gardens, the green dragon is a striking addition with its mottled leaves and greenish-yellow spathe.
- Some gardeners cultivate the green dragon for its unusual flowers, which are often used in floral arrangements.
- Despite its exotic appearance, the green dragon is native to parts of Europe and Western Asia.
- The green dragon is sometimes considered a nuisance in certain areas, as it can outcompete native species for resources.
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Meaning 2
Early spring-flowering plant of eastern North America resembling the related jack-in-the-pulpit but having digitate leaves, slender greenish yellow spathe and elongated spadix.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.