Butterflower

/ˈbʌtərˌflaʊ.ər/ noun

Definition

A flower, usually yellow or pale-colored, that resembles or is related to buttercups or attracts butterflies.

Etymology

Compound of 'butter' and 'flower,' combining the descriptive color quality of butter with the botanical term for flowering plants.

Kelly Says

Many 'butterfly flowers' are actually named for their shape or the way butterflies are attracted to them—some flowers evolved specific colors and patterns specifically to lure butterflies for pollination!

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