love-in-a-mist

• 指黑种草（Nigella damascena），一种毛茛科一年生草本植物，叶片细裂如羽毛，花呈淡蓝或白色，常用于园艺观赏；也泛指具有类似特征的其他植物。

A noun referring to a flowering plant, typically Nigella damascena, known for its finely cut leaves and delicate blue or white flowers, or alternatively to other plants with similar characteristics.

1. Tropical passion flowerC1formalscientific

   A tropical American passion flower with finely dissected bracts; stems malodorous when crushed.

   西番莲

   • The love-in-a-mist vine grew rapidly in the humid greenhouse.
   • Its finely dissected bracts are a distinctive feature of this passion flower.
   • When crushed, the stems of love-in-a-mist release a strong, unpleasant odor.

2. Chickweed speciesC1formalscientific

   A chickweed with hairy silver-grey leaves and rather large white flowers.

   繁缕的一种

   • The love-in-a-mist chickweed is easily identified by its silver-grey foliage.
   • Its large white flowers stand out against the hairy leaves.
   • This variety of chickweed is often found in dry, sandy soils.

   同义词mouse-ear chickweedsnow-in-summer

3. B2formalscientific

   A European garden plant having finely cut leaves and white or pale blue flowers.

   花园植物

   • Love-in-a-mist is a popular choice for cottage gardens due to its delicate flowers.
   • The finely cut leaves create a soft, misty effect around the blooms.
   • Its pale blue flowers add a touch of elegance to any flower bed.