Prairie Star (Noun)
Meaning
Plant with mostly basal leaves and slender open racemes of white or pale pink flowers; prairies and open forest of northwestern United States to British Columbia and Alberta.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The prairie star is a perennial plant that grows in dry to moist meadows and open forests of the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada.
- Wildlife such as bees and butterflies are attracted to the prairie star's pale pink flowers that bloom in the summer months.
- The prairie star is often found growing alongside other native plants such as grasses and wildflowers in the prairies of British Columbia.
- In the wild, the prairie star grows in well-drained soil and full sun, making it a popular choice for gardeners in dry climates.
- The prairie star's slender open racemes of white flowers are a striking sight in the open forests of Alberta during the summer months.