English dictionary
wallflower
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers
Source: WordNet 3.0
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perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colors especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus Erysimum
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Source: WordNet 3.0
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A perennial, cruciferous plant (<i>Cheiranthus Cheiri</i>), with sweet-scented flowers varying in color from yellow to orange and deep red. In Europe it very common on old walls.
Source: webster1913
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In Australia, the desert poison bush (<i>Gastrolobium grandiflorum</i>); -- called also <i>native wallflower</i>.
Source: webster1913