chiggerflower
- noun
- US
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flor de chigger
- The bright orange chiggerflower stood out in the wildflower garden.
Examples
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We saw several chiggerflowers blooming along the woodland trail in early spring.
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Many gardeners in the South value the chiggerflower for its hardiness and color.
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The chiggerflower blooms beautifully in the spring.
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Many chiggerflowers can be found in this region.
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The bright orange chiggerflower brightened up the garden with its vivid hue.
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In the field, the chiggerflower attracted numerous pollinators with its vibrant flowers.
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During our hike, we spotted a cluster of chiggerflowers blooming near the stream.
Synonyms
A plant that lives for many years with bright orange flowers in the eastern and southern United States
A plant that lives for many years with bright orange flowers that attract butterflies
A plant with bright orange flowers that attract butterflies
A North American plant with bright orange flowers used as a medicine
A tall plant that lives for many years and has bright orange flowers that attract butterflies
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Chiggerflower joins chigger, 'a small mite that makes itchy bites', and flower; a helpful way to remember it is that this wild plant often grows where chiggers are common, so chiggerflower refers to the bright orange wildflower you find in the American South.
