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scotch asphodel

 

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Noun scotch asphodel has 1 sense
  1. Scotch asphodel, Tofieldia pusilla - false asphodel having spikes of white or white-green flowers; of mountainous regions of Europe
    --1 is a kind of false asphodel
    --1 is a member of Tofieldia, genus Tofieldia

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Scotch Asphodel

Description:

Scotch asphodel is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It belongs to the Liliaceae family and is known for its tall stems, lance-shaped leaves, and clusters of small, star-shaped yellow flowers. It is commonly found in grassy areas, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Senses:

1. Noun - Botany:

In botany, scotch asphodel refers to the plant species Tofieldia pusilla, also known as Scottish asphodel. It is characterized by its narrow leaves and delicate, creamy-white flowers.

Example sentence: The scotch asphodels bloomed beautifully in the meadow.

2. Noun - Historical:

Historically, scotch asphodel referred to a mythical plant believed to have healing properties. It was mentioned in ancient Greek and Roman texts.

Example sentence: According to ancient legends, scotch asphodel possessed the power to cure diseases.

3. Adjective - Descriptive:

As an adjective, scotch asphodel describes something reminiscent of or associated with the plant or its characteristics.

Example sentence: The wedding decorations had a scotch asphodel theme, with yellow flowers and green foliage.

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