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strawflower

/ˈstrɔˌflaʊ-ər/
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Definitions of strawflower
  1. noun
    any of various plants of the genus Helipterum
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    everlasting, everlasting flower
    any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color
  2. noun
    Australian plant naturalized in Spain having flowers of lemon yellow to deep gold; the frequent choice of those who love dried flowers
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    type of:
    everlasting, everlasting flower
    any of various plants of various genera of the family Compositae having flowers that can be dried without loss of form or color
  3. noun
    plant of southern and southeastern United States grown for its yellow flowers that can be dried
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    bellwort, merry bells, wild oats
    any of various plants of the genus Uvularia having yellowish drooping bell-shaped flowers
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