Noon-flower
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Noon-flower is a noun meaning Disphyma crassifolium subsp. clavellatum.
Meaning
Disphyma crassifolium subsp. clavellatum.
Example Sentences
The thick-leaved noon-flower that swings from chalk cliffs and creek banks in the auriferous country is a delectable salad.
The superficially similar mostly coastal native Disphyma crassifolia (L.) L. Bolus, Rounded Noon Flower, differs in having a dehiscent capsular fruit.
[…] australe, Rounded Noon-flower (or Rounded Pigface), are clearly shown in Pl. 175. […] Noonflowers grow well in rockeries, especially close to the sea
Species name: Disphyma crassifolium subspecies clavellatum Noon-flower is an Australian native plant that is succulent. A. Pretty much every part of Noon-flower is edible.
Word Forms
- noon-flowers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include midday, flower, moonflower, forenoon, sunflower, blossom.
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