Red Pimpernel (Noun)
Meaning
Herb with scarlet or white or purple blossoms that close at approach of rainy weather.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The red pimpernel is a delicate herb often found in meadows and along roadsides.
- In the garden, the red pimpernel's scarlet blossoms added a pop of color against the lush green foliage.
- The botanist carefully observed the red pimpernel's unique ability to close its blossoms at the approach of rainy weather.
- The red pimpernel's white blossoms were a rare sight, but the purple variety was even more elusive.
- As the storm clouds gathered, the red pimpernel's blossoms began to close, protecting themselves from the impending rain.