Virgin's Bower (Noun)
Meaning
Common climber of eastern North America that sprawls over other plants and bears numerous panicles of small creamy white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The virgin's bower is a flowering vine that can be trained to grow up a trellis or left to cascade down a slope.
- Virgin's bower is a popular choice for gardens in eastern North America due to its hardiness and beautiful flowers.
- As the summer months progress, the virgin's bower that grows along the creek banks becomes a vibrant display of white blooms.
- In the woodland garden, the delicate flowers of the virgin's bower are a nice contrast to the larger blooms of the surrounding perennials.
- After the flowers have faded, the seed heads of the virgin's bower take on a interesting texture that can be left in place for winter interest.