Hawk's-beards (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various plants of the genus Crepis having loose heads of yellow flowers on top of a long branched leafy stem; northern hemisphere.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fields were filled with hawk's-beards, their bright yellow flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
- The botanist carefully identified the hawk's-beards growing along the roadside, noting their distinctive leafy stems.
- In the mountain meadows, hawk's-beards bloomed alongside other wildflowers, creating a vibrant tapestry of color.
- The gardener deliberately cultivated hawk's-beards in her garden, appreciating their delicate beauty and low maintenance requirements.
- As the hikers climbed higher, they encountered a sea of hawk's-beards, their yellow petals shining like miniature suns amidst the green foliage.