Jewels-of-opar (Noun)
Meaning
Erect plant with tuberous roots and terminal panicles of red to yellow flowers; southwestern North America to Central America; widely introduced elsewhere.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Talavera, also known as jewels-of-opar, thrives in this region's full sun and dry climates.
- The jewels-of-opar, a flowering plant native to southwestern North America, attracts numerous pollinators with its vibrant colors.
- In the fall, the jewels-of-opar plant's seed pods turn brown and burst open, dispersing seeds for new growth.
- Jewels-of-opar are popular garden plants in arid regions due to their low water requirements and striking red and yellow blooms.
- The naturalized jewels-of-opar in this area have overtaken some species of native plants, causing concern among local conservationists.