Velvetleaf (Noun)
Meaning 1
Arborescent perennial shrub having palmately lobed furry leaves and showy red-purple flowers; southwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Velvetleaf is often found growing alongside streams in its native southwestern United States habitat.
- Tourists unknowingly disturbed some velvetleaf during a guided desert hike near Sedona.
- This unique shrub grows around six feet tall and has clusters of eye-catching red flowers distinct from the surrounding foliage of the velvetleaf.
- Velvetleaf is easily identified by its striking palmately lobed leaves with fuzzy surfaces and rich coloration.
- Despite growing up amidst arid terrain, this resilient velvetleaf shrub has been thriving for years without significant irrigation maintenance.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Tall annual herb or subshrub of tropical Asia having velvety leaves and yellow flowers and yielding a strong fiber; naturalized in southeastern Europe and United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Velvetleaf is often considered a weed in the United States, where it was accidentally introduced as a fiber crop.
- The velvetleaf plant's strong fiber can be used to make twine, rope, and other cordage materials.
- Velvetleaf's velvety leaves are quite attractive, making it a popular choice for botanical gardens.
- Naturalized velvetleaf populations are found in the southeastern United States, where they often overgrow native species.
- Velvetleaf seed pods are produced in abundance, each containing the plant's seeds that help disperse the species further.