Leather Flower (Noun)
Meaning 1
Scandent subshrub of southeastern United States having large red-purple bell-shaped flowers with leathery recurved sepals.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- In the southeastern region of the United States, the leather flower can be seen sprawling across forest floors, adding vibrant colors to the landscape.
- The leather flower, with its deep red-purple hue and recurved sepals, makes for a striking sight in gardens and woodland trails.
- Growers in the southeastern United States prize leather flowers for their unique and attractive appearance.
- Leather flowers have large showy flowers but also an unusual feature of leathery sepals which attract much interest.
- The leather flower thrives in the southeastern region of the United States and is commonly spotted by hikers during spring wildflower treks.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Woody vine of the southern United States having purple or blue flowers with leathery recurved sepals.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Clematis pitcheri, also known as the leather flower, can be found in various woodland areas throughout its native habitat.
- Leather flower vines grow upwards by wrapping their stems around nearby trees or other climbing structures.
- Its showy, blue-purple flowers and distinctive leathery sepals make the leather flower a popular choice for native plant enthusiasts.
- A well-known woody vine of the southern United States, the leather flower is also cultivated in home gardens.
- Wildlife including hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to the nectar-rich flowers produced by the leather flower vine.