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Related to globeflower: Trollius, Trollius europaeus

globe·flow·er

(glōb′flou′ər)
n.
Any of several plants of the genus Trollius in the buttercup family, having palmately lobed leaves and solitary, usually yellow flowers.
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globeflower

(ˈɡləʊbˌflaʊə)
n
(Plants) any ranunculaceous plant of the genus Trollius, having pale yellow, white, or orange globe-shaped flowers
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globe•flow•er

(ˈgloʊbˌflaʊ ər)

n.
a plant of the genus Trollius, of the buttercup family, having spherical yellow flowers.
[1590–1600]
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun 1. [画像:globeflower - any of several plants of the genus Trollius having globose yellow flowers]globeflower - any of several plants of the genus Trollius having globose yellow flowers
genus Trollius, Trollius - perennial herbs of north temperate regions: globeflowers
herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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Translations

globeflower

[ˈgləʊbˌflaʊəʳ] n → luparia
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