Bluecurls

/ˈbluːˌkɜrlz/ noun

Definition

A wildflower with blue flowers and curled or coiled stamens, native to California and the southwestern United States.

Etymology

From 'blue' plus 'curls,' referring to the distinctive curled or spiral appearance of the flower's stamens (male parts) within the blue flower.

Kelly Says

Bluecurls are incredibly aromatic plants—when you brush against them or crush their leaves, they release a strong, pleasant fragrance that helps identify them and may also help them resist insects and extreme heat.

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