Bluebead

/ˈbluːbiːd/ noun

Definition

A plant of the lily family that produces small blue berry-like seeds or fruits.

Etymology

Compound of 'blue' and 'bead,' referring to the appearance of the plant's seed structures. Used in botanical terminology since at least the 18th century.

Kelly Says

Bluebead lily produces these tiny, perfect blue spheres that look like someone carefully glued sapphire beads onto the plant—it's one of nature's most satisfying examples of geometric perfection!

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