Sweet Sultan (Noun)
Meaning 1
Asian plant widely grown for its sweetly fragrant pink flowers; sometimes placed in genus Centaurea.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
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Meaning 2
Annual of Mediterranean to Portugal having hairy stems and minutely spiny-toothed leaves and large heads of yellow flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
Perennial of mountains of Iran and Iraq; cultivated for its fragrant rose-pink flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sweet sultan, a perennial flower native to the mountains of Iran and Iraq, is prized for its delicate rose-pink blooms.
- In the garden, the sweet sultan plant was a standout, its clusters of fragrant flowers attracting bees and butterflies.
- The sweet sultan is a low-maintenance perennial that thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it a popular choice for gardeners.
- Freshly cut sweet sultan flowers arranged in a vase create a breathtaking display of color and fragrance.
- In the wild, the sweet sultan grows in rocky outcroppings and dry meadows, where its sweet fragrance wafts through the air.