HyperDic: helmetflower

English > 3 senses of the word helmetflower:
NOUNplanthelmetflower, skullcapa herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria which has a calyx that, when inverted, resembles a helmet with its visor raised
planthelmetflower, helmet orchidany of several orchids of the genus Coryanthes having racemes of a few musky-scented waxy flowers with a helmet-shaped lip process
planthelmetflower, monkshood, helmet flower, Aconitum napellusa poisonous herb native to northern Europe having hooded blue-purple flowers
English > helmetflower: 3 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningA herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria which has a calyx that, when inverted, resembles a helmet with its visor raised.
Synonymskullcap
Broaderherb, herbaceous plantA plant lacking a permanent woody stem
English > helmetflower: 3 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningAny of several orchids of the genus Coryanthes having racemes of a few musky-scented waxy flowers with a helmet-shaped lip process.
Synonymhelmet orchid
Member ofCoryanthes, genus Coryanthessmall genus of tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic orchids
Broaderorchid, orchidaceous plantAny of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
English > helmetflower: 3 senses > noun 3, plant
MeaningA poisonous herb native to northern Europe having hooded blue-purple flowers; the dried leaves and roots yield aconite.
Synonymsmonkshood, helmet flower, Aconitum napellus
BroaderaconiteAny of various usually poisonous plants of the genus Aconitum having tuberous roots and palmately lobed leaves and blue or white flowers
Spanishanapelo, napelo, pardal, uva lupina, verga
Catalanacònit, Aconitum napellus, tora blava, tora

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