coneflower

[ kohn-flou-er ]

noun

any of several composite plants of Rudbeckia,Echinacea, and other genera, having flowers usually with yellow rays and a brown or black disk.
any of various allied plants, as the prairie coneflower.

Origin of coneflower

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20; cone + flower

Words Nearby coneflower

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How to use coneflower in a sentence

Coneflowers, a popular native plant in Zones 4 through 9, are another easy-to-grow option, she says.
Want to create a butterfly garden? Here’s what to plant, based on your space. | Kathryn Streeter | September 1, 2021 | Washington Post

British Dictionary definitions for coneflower

coneflower

/ (ˈkəʊnˌflaʊə) /

noun

any North American plant of the genera Rudbeckia, Ratibida, and Echinacea, which have rayed flowers with a conelike centre: family Asteraceae (composites): See also black-eyed Susan

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