thimbleweed

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Noun thimbleweed has 1 sense

thimbleweed, Anemone cylindrica - a common North American anemone with cylindrical fruit clusters resembling thimbles
--₁ is a kind of anemone, windflower
--₁ has particulars:
longheaded thimbleweed, Anemone riparia; Virginia thimbleweed, Anemone virginiana

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Thimbleweed

Definition:

A thimbleweed is a plant belonging to the family Ranunculaceae, known for its distinctive thimble-shaped flowers.

Examples:

Noun (Botany): The thimbleweed flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.

Noun (Colloquial): He planted thimbleweeds all around his property to attract butterflies.

Noun (Local): The thimbleweed leaves have various medicinal properties.

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