Lithospermum Canescens (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial North American plant with greyish hairy foliage yielding a red or yellow pigment.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical garden featured a variety of native plants, including lithospermum canescens, which added a pop of color to the landscape.
- Lithospermum canescens is a perennial plant that thrives in dry areas and is often used as a natural dye.
- The artist used a mixture of lithospermum canescens and other plants to create a range of vibrant colors for her textiles.
- The grayish hairy leaves of the lithospermum canescens plant were a familiar sight to the hikers exploring the desert terrain.
- In the 19th century, lithospermum canescens was used by Native American tribes to create a range of dyes, from deep reds to bright yellows.