pincushion flower

noun

1. scabious.

2. any of various shrubs of the genus Leucospermum, native to southern Africa, having yellow or reddish flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pincushion flower¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa farinosa: Both birds and insect pollinators are attracted to this shrub’s lavender flowers.

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