Goatsbeard

/ˈɡoʊtsˌbɪrd/ noun

Definition

A plant with feathery or beard-like seed heads or flowers that resemble a goat's beard, also called salsify or meadowsweet.

Etymology

Compound word from 'goats' and 'beard,' descriptively named for the plant's distinctive hairy or feathery appearance.

Kelly Says

Goatsbeard flowers close at night and on cloudy days—the plant uses this mechanism to protect its pollen and attract specific insects during sunny hours!

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