spring beauty
noun
: any of a genus (Claytonia) of herbs of the purslane family
especially
: one (C. virginica) of North America that sends up in early spring a usually 2-leaved stem bearing delicate pink flowers
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With three methods of reproduction, lesser celandine can spread very rapidly in areas with disturbed soils, crowding out native species like spring beauties and trilliums.
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Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2024
And just in time for a spring beauty refresh, Stefani is unveiling two new GXVE products that stay true to her mission of making makeup a source of creativity and joy — no beauty school diploma required.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 9 Apr. 2024
For Fanning, though, a timeless take will do—and her blunt and rounded midi bob is officially on our spring beauty mood board.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
After the snow melts away from the mountains, passengers can spot trout lilies, purple spring beauties, and red trillium.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2023
The spring beauty and the wood anemone?
—Pamela Miller, Star Tribune, 9 July 2021
Each year, the awards show acts as a defining moment for spring beauty trends—and this year's celebrity makeup looks were no exception.
—Sarah Maberry, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Feb. 2023
Other spring flowers to look for include spring beauty, trillium, violets and wild geranium.
—Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2022
Other spring species to look for include hepatica, trout lily, Gleason's trillium, bloodroot and spring beauty, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
—Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2022
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Kylie Martin, Detroit Free Press, 30 July 2024
And just in time for a spring beauty refresh, Stefani is unveiling two new GXVE products that stay true to her mission of making makeup a source of creativity and joy — no beauty school diploma required.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 9 Apr. 2024
For Fanning, though, a timeless take will do—and her blunt and rounded midi bob is officially on our spring beauty mood board.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2024
After the snow melts away from the mountains, passengers can spot trout lilies, purple spring beauties, and red trillium.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2023
The spring beauty and the wood anemone?
—Pamela Miller, Star Tribune, 9 July 2021
Each year, the awards show acts as a defining moment for spring beauty trends—and this year's celebrity makeup looks were no exception.
—Sarah Maberry, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Feb. 2023
Other spring flowers to look for include spring beauty, trillium, violets and wild geranium.
—Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2022
Other spring species to look for include hepatica, trout lily, Gleason's trillium, bloodroot and spring beauty, according to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
—Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2022
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“Spring beauty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spring%20beauty. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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