Parrot's Beak (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen shrub with scarlet to white clawlike or beaklike flowers; New Zealand.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The parrot's beak is a popular ornamental plant in gardens due to its unique and vibrant flowers.
- In its natural habitat, the parrot's beak can be found growing in rocky areas and along streams in New Zealand.
- The parrot's beak gets its name from the distinctive shape of its flowers, which resemble a parrot's beak.
- The plant's clawlike flowers, which range in color from scarlet to white, are a distinctive feature of the parrot's beak.
- In some parts of New Zealand, the parrot's beak is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native plants.