Vernonia (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various plants of the genus Vernonia of tropical and warm regions of especially North America that take their name from their loose heads of purple to rose flowers that quickly take on a rusty hue.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden featured a variety of vernonia plants with vibrant purple flowers that quickly turned a rusty hue.
- Vernonia flowers in the wild are often found in fields of tall grasses where their dark colors are a striking contrast.
- After a heavy rainstorm the vernonia flowers turned an even deeper shade of rust.
- In the garden, the vernonia plants were commonly used in decorative arrangements for their showy and long-lasting blooms.
- Vernonia was a popular choice for perennial borders due to its low maintenance and quick flowering habit.