Grassflower

/ˈɡræsˌflaʊər/ noun

Definition

A flowering plant that grows among grasses or a flower that blooms in grassland environments.

Etymology

Compound of 'grass' (Old English 'gærs') and 'flower' (Old English 'flōr' from Latin 'flōs'). Descriptive term for wildflowers found in meadows and prairies, used since at least the 18th century.

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Many grassflowers have evolved to be incredibly tough—they can withstand grazing animals, trampling, and fire by quickly regenerating from deep root systems, making them nature's ultimate comeback artists.

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