Vaccaria Hispanica (Noun)
Meaning
European annual with pale rose-colored flowers; cultivated flower or self-sown grainfield weed; introduced in North America; sometimes classified as a soapwort.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Vaccaria hispanica is a popular annual flower in European gardens due to its pale rose-colored blooms and ability to grow quickly.
- Vaccaria hispanica can be found as both a cultivated flower and self-sown weed in grainfields across Europe and introduced regions of North America.
- Soapwort is a common classification for the Vaccaria hispanica in some horticultural circles, although this name is more often associated with other related species.
- Gardeners cultivating the Vaccaria hispanica often appreciate the subtle beauty and fragrance of its delicate pale rose flowers.
- The introduction of Vaccaria hispanica to North America has resulted in its natural spread and presence as a self-sown weed in many wild grainfields and rural landscapes.