owl's clover

botany

Despite its name, 'owl's clover' is not a clover but a flowering plant native to North America, often noted for its colorful bracts and dense flower spikes.

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Definition

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(technical)A flowering plant from the genera Castilleja, Orthocarpus, or Triphysaria, known for its dense spikes of flowers and colorful bracts.

Example

Owl's clover can often be seen adding vibrant colors to grasslands in western North America.
Despite its name, owl's clover is more closely related to the figwort family than to true clovers.

Similar

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