Lady's Smock (Noun)
Meaning
A bitter cress of Europe and America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lady's smock, also known as cuckoo flower, grows in damp environments across Europe and America.
- A group of foraging enthusiasts went on an expedition to find wild lady's smock in the nearby woods.
- Due to its strong bitter flavor, lady's smock is often avoided by wildlife, making it safe from overgrazing.
- She carefully added the edible flowers of the lady's smock plant to her salad for some additional nutrition.
- During their walk, they stumbled upon a patch of vibrant pink lady's smock blooming by the riverbank.