Hoary Puccoon (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial North American plant with greyish hairy foliage yielding a red or yellow pigment.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hoary puccoon is often used as a natural dye due to its vibrant pigment.
- A patch of hoary puccoon grew on the hillside, adding a splash of color to the landscape.
- In some Native American traditions, the hoary puccoon was used for ritual face paint and body decoration.
- Fiber artists sometimes use the hoary puccoon's pigment to create unique and sustainable textiles.
- Hoary puccoon and other wildflowers swayed gently in the breeze along the forest trail.