frostweed | ||
1. | [ noun ] (botany) perennial of the eastern United States having early solitary yellow flowers followed by late petalless flowers; so-called because ice crystals form on it during first frosts | |
Synonyms: | Helianthemum_canadense Crocanthemum_canadensei frost-weed frostwort | |
Related terms: | helianthemum | |
2. | [ noun ] (botany) tall perennial herb having clusters of white flowers; the eastern United States | |
Synonyms: | Verbesina_virginica frost-weed Virginia_crownbeard | |
Related terms: | crownbeard | |
Similar spelling: |
frost-weed frosted frostbite frosted_bat frostbitten frostwort freestyle freestone frosty frostiness frowsty frost_snow frost_mist frost_heave freshet Frausto |