dove plant

B2Horticulture

(informal)Any plant from the genus Aquilegia, named for its flowers that appear like a ring of doves.

Example

• Aquilegia is often called a dove plant due to its unique floral shape.

C1Botany

(technical)An orchid native to Central and South America, recognized for its spherical white flowers that resemble a dove.

Example

• The dove plant is admired for its striking resemblance to a dove in flight.

C2Botany

(technical)A tropical or subtropical shrub known scientifically as Melochia tomentosa.