cardinal flower

n. A perennial lobelia (Lobelia cardinalis) native to central and eastern North America, having an elongate cluster of showy, brilliant red flowers.

cardinal flower

n (Plants) a campanulaceous plant, Lobelia cardinalis of E North America, that has brilliant scarlet, pink, or white flowers

car′dinal flow`er

n. a North American plant, Lobeliacardinalis, of the lobelia family, with showy red tubular flowers in an elongated cluster. [1620–30, Amer.]

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cardinal flower - North American lobelia having brilliant red flowersLobelia cardinalis, Indian pinklobelia - any plant or flower of the genus Lobelia

cardinal flower

cardinal flower:

see lobelialobelia
, any plant of the genus Lobelia, annual and perennial herbs of tropical and temperate woodlands and moist places. Most lobelias have blue or purple flowers on a long (1–4 ft/30–122 cm), leafy stem.
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cardinal flower

traditional symbol of eminence. [Flower Symbolism: Jobes, 290]See: Fame

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cardinal flower

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Synonyms for cardinal flower

noun North American lobelia having brilliant red flowers

Synonyms

Lobelia cardinalis
Indian pink

Related Words

lobelia

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