coneflower

• Sustantivo que designa diversas plantas, generalmente de los géneros Rudbeckia o Ratibida, nativas de América del Norte, conocidas por sus flores vistosas con un centro cónico prominente y pétalos que cuelgan.

A noun referring to any of various plants, typically of the genera Rudbeckia or Ratibida, known for their showy flowers with a prominent cone-shaped center and drooping rays, native to North America.

1. Rudbeckia plantB2formalscientific

   Any of various plants of the genus Rudbeckia, cultivated for their large, usually yellow daisy-like flowers with a prominent central cone.

   Rudbeckia

   • The garden was full of bright yellow coneflowers swaying in the breeze.
   • She planted Rudbeckia, commonly known as coneflower, along the fence.
   • Coneflowers attract bees and butterflies to the garden.

   Sinónimosblack-eyed susanrudbeckia

2. Ratibida plantB2formalscientific

   A wildflower of the genus Ratibida, known for its distinctive cone-shaped center and drooping petals.

   Ratibida

   • The prairie was dotted with Ratibida coneflowers after the rain.
   • Ratibida coneflowers are native to North American grasslands.
   • He identified the plant as a coneflower from the Ratibida genus.

3. Eastern US perennialB2formalamericanscientific

   Any of various perennials of the eastern United States, having thick rough leaves and long-stalked showy flowers with drooping rays and a cone-like center.

   Equinácea o rudbeckia

   • The coneflower bloomed beautifully along the woodland path.
   • These eastern coneflowers thrive in well-drained soil and full sun.
   • The thick leaves of the coneflower help it survive dry spells.