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Helmetflower (Noun)

A herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria which has a calyx that, when inverted, resembles a helmet with its visor raised.

Nouns denoting plants.

The helmetflower, also known as Scutellaria lateriflora, is a perennial plant native to eastern North America.
The unique shape of the helmetflower's calyx gives it a distinctive appearance that is often recognized by botanists.
In some regions, the helmetflower is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native vegetation.
The helmetflower is often found growing in dry areas, such as sandy prairies and open woods.
Helmetflower is sometimes used in herbal medicine, although its efficacy for various health conditions has not been extensively scientifically studied.

Any of several orchids of the genus Coryanthes having racemes of a few musky-scented waxy flowers with a helmet-shaped lip process.

Nouns denoting plants.

The orchid enthusiast eagerly awaited the blooming of the helmetflower in her greenhouse.
Helmetflower orchids are prized for their unique and exotic beauty.
The hiker stumbled upon a hidden clearing filled with helmetflower orchids, their sweet fragrance filling the air.
In the tropical rainforest, the helmetflower grows on the trunks and branches of trees, its flowers a vibrant splash of color.
The botanical garden's new exhibit featured a stunning display of helmetflowers, with their distinctive helmet-shaped lip process on full display.

A poisonous herb native to northern Europe having hooded blue-purple flowers; the dried leaves and roots yield aconite.

Nouns denoting plants.

The helmetflower plant was found growing in the shaded part of the woodland near the old ruins, its distinctive purple flowers a warning to would-be foragers.
Care had to be taken when handling the helmetflower, as even small amounts of the plant's sap could prove toxic to humans.
The helmetflower's aconite yield made it a valuable resource for some herbalists, but its toxicity also made it a plant to be treated with caution.
In the old nursery rhyme, picking a helmetflower was a sure way to meet a swift and unhappy end, serving as a cautionary tale for curious children.
As the guide led the group through the woods, she pointed out the helmetflower growing alongside the path, its hooded flowers a striking sight amidst the green undergrowth.