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Hound's-tongue (Noun)

Perennial shrub of North America having coarse tongue-shaped leaves and pale-blue to purple flowers.

Nouns denoting plants.

The hound's-tongue flowers, a delicate pale blue color, swayed gently in the late spring breeze.
Native to the western regions of North America, hound's-tongue grew fairly well in dry forests and shrublands.
After an intense rain shower, the hound's-tongue emerged in clusters along the hillside trails, painting the surroundings with shades of blue and purple hues.
Despite its coarse, tongue-shaped leaves, the flowering hound's-tongue showcased intricate beauty in bright colors, dominating many northern landscapes during the transitional seasons.
In summer months, the hound's-tongue lost several leaves and transformed into less attractive specimens but when in bloom, its pale-blue flowers left a lasting impression on visitors.

Biennial shrub of Europe and western Asia having coarse tongue-shaped leaves and dark reddish-purple flowers.

Nouns denoting plants.

The tall hound's-tongue plant with its dark reddish-purple flowers bloomed beautifully in our garden during its second growing season.
Hound's-tongue leaves were shaped like coarse tongues and often covered with coarse hairs on the underside.
The visitors to the botanical garden marveled at the vibrant hound's-tongue flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
Dark reddish-purple flowers of the hound's-tongue made our garden a popular destination for nature lovers and photographers.
Hound's-tongue thrived well in our well-drained soil with full sun to partial shade, producing stunning results every two years.