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leopardbane

leopardbane

9.9
A garden plant with long stems and bright yellow flowers that grows each year
  • noun
translation icon : muerte de leopardo
  • The gardener planted several leopardbane along the edge of the path for a splash of yellow.

Examples

  • Wild leopardbane thrives in woodland areas, producing bright flowers in the spring.

  • Many gardeners love leopardbanes for their vibrant color.

  • Some people believe leopardbane can be harmful if ingested by livestock.

  • Look at the stunning leopardbane flowers in that garden!

  • The gardener planted several leopardbane along the edge of the path for a splash of yellow.

  • Wild leopardbane thrives in woodland areas, producing bright flowers in the spring.

  • Many gardeners love leopardbane for their vibrant color.

Synonyms

leopard's-bane
vsleopardbane
9.6

A garden plant with bright yellow flowers like a daisy

focuses on long stems and alternate clasping leaves
Doronicum
vsleopardbane
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for several years with bright yellow flowers like a daisy

refers to individual herb species within that genus with long stems

Surface Forms

leopardbane singular
leopardbanes plural

Morphology

leopardbane = leopard + bane (semi-transparent) = leopard + bane

Components 'leopard' and 'bane' are visible, but as a plant name the relation (that it harms or repels leopards) is historical/arbitrary and 'bane' is somewhat archaic, so the meaning is not fully predictable for learners.

Etymology

The word leopardbane comes from leopard + bane, where bane means 'poison' or 'cause of harm'. A helpful way to remember it is that people once believed this plant with yellow flowers could hurt or keep away leopards, which is why the name is used for this toxic garden herb.