coneflower

noun

cone·​flow·​er ˈkōn-ˌflau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce coneflower (audio)
: any of several composite plants (as of the genera Echinacea and Ratibida) having cone-shaped flower disks: such as
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Examples of coneflower in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For that fall feel, pair helenium with ornamental grasses and coneflowers, or mix and match them with sedums or ornamental peppers for a planter with unique flair. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2024 Use coneflowers as fillers or thrillers to draw attention to fall planters or pair purple coneflowers with plants with yellow or orange blooms for an enchanting autumn display. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2024 Different species of coneflowers are found throughout North America, so check which species are native to your area. Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2024 Every turn yields spots of lupines, coneflowers, hawkweeds, black-eyed Susans, and buttonbush. Margot Mazur, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for coneflower 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coneflower was circa 1818

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“Coneflower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coneflower. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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