Rattle-top (Noun)
Meaning
North American bugbane found from Maine and Ontario to Wisconsin and south to Georgia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rattle-top's unique seed pods make a rattling sound when moved by the wind.
- In the late summer, the rattle-top's white flowers give way to distinctive seed pods.
- Rattle-top is a common name for the bugbane plant, which is also known as Cimicifuga americana.
- The rattle-top's tall, stately stems make it a striking addition to woodland gardens.
- In the fall, the rattle-top's seed pods turn a rich brown color and persist on the plant.