Ratibida Columnaris (Noun)
Meaning
Coneflower with flower heads resembling a Mexican hat with a tall red-brown disk and drooping yellow or yellow and red-brown rays; grows in the great plains along base of Rocky Mountains.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Ratibida columnaris, also known as upright prairie coneflower, is a perennial plant native to the Great Plains region of North America.
- Ratibida columnaris is a popular choice for wildflower gardens due to its unique and striking appearance.
- In the wild, Ratibida columnaris can be found growing in dry to mesic prairies and open woods along the base of the Rocky Mountains.
- The distinctive flower heads of Ratibida columnaris, with their drooping yellow or yellow and red-brown rays, are a favorite of butterflies and bees.
- Ratibida columnaris is often used as an ornamental plant in xeriscaping and native plant gardens, where its drought tolerance is a valuable asset.