Prince-of-wales'-heath (Noun)
Meaning
South African shrub grown for its profusion of white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The prince-of-wales'-heath bushes in the garden attracted numerous bees and butterflies with their clusters of delicate white flowers.
- During the dry months, the nearby village was filled with the sweet scent of the locally cultivated prince-of-wales'-heath.
- Hikers enjoyed the beautiful view from the hill covered in clusters of purple-tinted foliage and white prince-of-wales'-heath flowers.
- The gardener carefully tended to her favorite prince-of-wales'-heath, whose delicate flowers unraveled like confetti in late summer.
- Summer blooms in the park featured a stunning contrast of the vibrant heather-like hues of the prince-of-wales'-heath intertwined with lush greenery.