HyperDic: purple_avens

English > 2 senses of the expression purple avens:
NOUNplantpurple avens, prairie smoke, Geum triflorumNorth American perennial with hairy basal pinnate leaves and purple flowers and plume-tipped fruits
plantpurple avens, water avens, Indian chocolate, chocolate root, Geum rivaleerect perennial of north temperate zone having pinnate leaves and a few nodding flowers with a brown-purple calyx and orange and pink petals
English > purple avens: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningNorth American perennial with hairy basal pinnate leaves and purple flowers and plume-tipped fruits.
Synonymsprairie smoke, Geum triflorum
BroaderavensAny of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers
English > purple avens: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
MeaningErect perennial of north temperate zone having pinnate leaves and a few nodding flowers with a brown-purple calyx and orange and pink petals.
Synonymswater avens, Indian chocolate, chocolate root, Geum rivale
BroaderavensAny of various perennials of the genus Geum having usually pinnate basal leaves and variously colored flowers

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