mistflower

American

[mist-flou-er] / ˈmɪstˌflaʊ ər /

noun

a North American composite plant, Eupatorium coelestinum, having heads of blue flowers.

Etymology

Origin of mistflower

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; mist + flower

Example Sentences

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A year after the deer were excluded, drifts of golden ragwort appeared in spring, followed by blue mistflower in late summer.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2021

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