echinops

• Род средиземноморских и евразийских трав, широко известных как мордовники, характеризующийся колючими листьями и шаровидными соцветиями.

A genus of Mediterranean and Eurasian herbs, commonly known as globe thistles, characterized by spiny leaves and spherical flower heads.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Genus of plantsC1formal

   A genus of Mediterranean and Eurasian herbs, commonly known as globe thistles, characterized by spiny leaves and spherical blue or white flower heads.

   Род растений

   • The Echinops plant is often grown in gardens for its striking spherical blooms.
   • Echinops species are native to regions across Europe and Asia.
   • The spiny leaves of Echinops deter most herbivores.

   Synonymsglobe thistle