Painted Cup (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various plants of the genus Castilleja having dense spikes of hooded flowers with brightly colored bracts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hikers noticed a vibrant patch of painted cup along the mountain trail.
- Castilleja is often referred to as the painted cup due to its distinctive, colorful flowers.
- She decided to add some painted cup to her wildflower garden to attract hummingbirds.
- Painted cup plants grew in clusters along the forest's edge, attracting various pollinators.
- During the hike, the family stopped to admire the clusters of brightly colored painted cup.