globeflower

[ glohb-flou-er ]

noun

1. any of several plants belonging to the genus Trollius, of the buttercup family, as T. laxus, of North America, having rounded, yellowish flowers.

globeflower

/ ˈɡləʊbˌflaʊə /

noun

1. any ranunculaceous plant of the genus Trollius, having pale yellow, white, or orange globe-shaped flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of globeflower¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; globe + flower