flowering plant

noun

: angiosperm

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Ashwagandha, also known as Withania somnifera, is a small flowering plant in the nightshade family. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022

The current record-holder for most base pairs — 149 billion — is a flowering plant with the scientific name Paris japonica; the record-holder for most chromosomes — 1,440 — is the adder’s-tongue fern. —Oliver Whang, New York Times, 12 Sep. 2022

Evening primrose oil used in supplements comes from the seeds of the herbaceous flowering plant. —Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2023

The lavender plant, genus Lavandula, comprises 39 flowering plant species, all of which are easily recognized by that trademark color and signature fragrance. —Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 10 Feb. 2015

The winter-flowering plant is easy to care for and propagates easily. —Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 31 Oct. 2022

Patchouli is a flowering plant that’s commonly used in essential oils for its delicious fragrance and healing properties. —Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2022

Like snapdragons, another flowering plant that prefers cooler temperatures, annual stock grows upward and flowers in colors such as pink, white and purple. —Ashley Abramson, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2022

Another recommendation is vernonia, a tall flowering plant in the aster family. —Robert Knox, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1743, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

flowering plant

noun

: any of a major group of higher plants that produce flowers, fruits, and seeds with the seeds in a closed ovary

called also angiosperm

compare seed plant