pyramid plant

/ˌpɪrəˈmɪd plænt/
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Definitions of pyramid plant
  1. noun
    any of various tall perennial herbs constituting the genus Frasera; widely distributed in warm dry upland areas of California, Oregon, and Washington
    synonyms: American columbo, American gentian, columbo, deer's-ear, deer's-ears
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    type of:
    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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