Pyramid Plant (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various tall perennial herbs constituting the genus Frasera; widely distributed in warm dry upland areas of California, Oregon, and Washington.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pyramid plant is a rare and endangered species in the wild due to overcollection for its medicinal properties.
- Frasera speciosa, commonly known as the pyramid plant, is a striking addition to any botanical garden.
- Pyramid plants are known for their tall, stately spikes of white or yellowish flowers that bloom in midsummer.
- The pyramid plant has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever and rheumatism.
- In its natural habitat, the pyramid plant can be found growing in dry, rocky outcroppings and scrublands of the western United States.