american pasqueflower
noun
Meaning
A perennial wildflower native to North America, recognized by its bell-shaped, lavender-to-white blossoms and distinctive feathery seed heads.
Examples
- The American pasqueflower is one of the first signs of spring in the alpine meadows.
- Photographers often wait for the American pasqueflower to emerge, as its soft hairs catch the morning light beautifully.
Synonyms: pasqueflower, prairie crocus, wildflower, blossom