thimbleweed
- noun
- /ˈθɪmbəlˌwiːd/
- US
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anémona
- Gardeners often appreciate thimbleweed for its unique and attractive seed heads in late summer.
Examples
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I spotted a thimbleweed while hiking in the woods.
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A patch of thimbleweed grew along the forest's edge, its delicate white flowers swaying in the breeze.
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She photographed the distinctive fruit cluster of the thimbleweed for her botany project.
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The thimbleweed bloomed beautifully in the spring.
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During spring, the garden bloomed with thimbleweed, adding a unique touch to the landscape.
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The thimbleweed is a fascinating wildflower, known for its thimble-shaped fruit clusters.
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As I hiked through the forest, I spotted patches of thimbleweed nestled among the greenery.
Synonyms
A North American wildflower with tube-shaped fruit clusters like thimbles
A plant that lives for several years with white flowers and thimble-shaped seed heads
A wildflower with white petals and long seed heads that comes back each year
A wild plant with long seed heads that grows in northern North America
A small wild flower with white petals that grows on riverbanks in northern North America
Compounds
- Specialized
A wild plant with long seed heads that grows in northern North America
A wildflower with white petals and long seed heads that comes back each year
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Etymology
The word thimbleweed combines thimble and weed. Its seed heads look like tiny sewing 'thimbles' and weed means a wild plant, so the name helps you picture the plant's thimble-shaped fruit.