balloon flower
noun
: a perennial Asian herb (Platycodon grandiflorus) cultivated for its star-shaped flowers which open from buds resembling balloons
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Along the driveway there are balloon flowers, lilies, a large arborvitae, roses, honeysuckle, and climbing silver lace vine. 
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2019 The series will continue on Saturday, July 13, and include zinnias, cosmos, ornamental culinary herbs, lace flower, love-in-the-mist, balloon flower and baptista. courant.com, 2 July 2019
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2019 The series will continue on Saturday, July 13, and include zinnias, cosmos, ornamental culinary herbs, lace flower, love-in-the-mist, balloon flower and baptista. courant.com, 2 July 2019 Word History
First Known Use
1875, in the meaning defined above
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