Papaver (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Papaveraceae; chiefly bristly hairy herbs with usually showy flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with papaver flowers in a vibrant array of colors, their delicate petals swaying gently in the breeze.
- Papaver is a widely cultivated type genus of the Papaveraceae family, prized for its showy flowers and medicinal properties.
- The botanist carefully studied the papaver specimen, noting the distinctive bristly hairs on its stem and leaves.
- In the field guide, papaver was listed as one of the most common wildflowers found in the region's dry meadows.
- The artist's still life featured a vase filled with freshly picked papaver flowers, their red and pink hues arranged in a beautiful composition.