Yellow Bells (Noun)
Meaning
Viscid herb of arid or desert habitats of southwestern United States having pendulous yellow flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The yellow bells plant is also known as Fritillaria amabilis and is native to dry desert regions of the southwestern United States.
- In the Arizona desert, yellow bells grow wild and bloom from March to May with vibrant yellow flowers that dangle from thin stems.
- A popular ornamental for its colorful blooms, the yellow bells plant requires dry soil with good drainage to thrive in gardens.
- The Fritillaria deserticola variety of yellow bells is one of the more rare plants in the Sonoran Desert, prized for its delicate yellow flowers.
- Hikers in Joshua Tree National Park often spot wild stands of yellow bells, their bright yellow flowers swaying in the desert breeze.