amsonia

/æmˈsoʊniə/

Definitions

1. noun

a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, commonly known as blue stars or bluestar.

“The gardener planted a blue star, Amsonia tabernaemontana, in her garden to attract hummingbirds.”

Synonyms

  • blue star
  • bluebell
  • bluestar