Bellweed

/ˈbɛlwiːd/ noun

Definition

Any plant with bell-shaped flowers, particularly certain wildflowers or garden plants.

Etymology

Compound of 'bell' plus 'weed,' descriptive of the flower shape. Common naming pattern for plants in English.

Kelly Says

Bellweed names cluster in the Campanulacea family—nature's bell-design is so effective at attracting pollinators that thousands of plant species evolved the shape independently.

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