leopardbane

• Substantiv, das eine von mehreren Pflanzen der Gattung Doronicum bezeichnet, die durch wechselständige, oft stängelumfassende Blätter gekennzeichnet ist und wegen ihrer langen Stängel mit gelben Blütenköpfen kultiviert wird.

A noun referring to any of several herbs of the genus Doronicum, characterized by alternate, often clasping stem leaves and cultivated for their long stalks of yellow flower heads.

1. Herbaceous plantC2formal

   Any of several plants of the genus Doronicum, characterized by alternate leaves that often clasp the stem, and cultivated for their tall stalks bearing yellow flower heads.

   Krautige Pflanze

   • The gardener planted leopardbane along the border for its bright yellow blooms.
   • Leopardbane is often used in cottage gardens for its cheerful flowers.
   • The tall stalks of leopardbane swayed gently in the summer breeze.

   Synonymedoronicum