 flameflower |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (botany) a plant of the genus Kniphofia having long grasslike leaves and tall scapes of red or yellow drooping flowers | |
| Synonyms: | tritoma flame-flower flame_flower kniphofia | |
| Related terms: | herb poker_plant genus_Kniphofia | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (botany) plant with fleshy roots and erect stems with narrow succulent leaves and one reddish-orange flower in each upper leaf axil; southwestern United States; Indians once cooked the fleshy roots | |
| Synonyms: | flame-flower talinum_aurantiacum flame_flower | |
| Related terms: | wildflower pigmy_talinum narrow-leaved_flame_flower rock_pink jewels-of-opar spiny_talinum Talinum | |
| Similar spelling: |
flame-flower flame_flower flamefish flame_pea |
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