pincushion flower

noun

: any of several scabiouses (especially Scabiosa atropurpurea or S. columbaria)

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It is commonly called pincushion flower, a member of the protea family – Leucospermum vestitum. Janet Carson, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2021 The paths are surrounded by vegetation and water-wise plants such as succulents, honeysuckle, pincushion flowers, manzanita and more. San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2019 Many a gardener is familiar with the charms of pincushion flowers (Scabiosa). Earl Nickel, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pincushion flower was in 1856

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“Pincushion flower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pincushion%20flower. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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