ballflower

/ˈbɔlˌflaʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant (such as a gladiolus or a larkspur) with a ball or cluster of flowers

“The garden was filled with beautiful ballflowers, attracting many bees and butterflies.”

2. noun

a type of clematis having small, ball-like clusters of small flowers

“The ballflower in my grandmother’s garden was a favorite of mine.”

Synonyms

  • clematis
  • gladiolus

Antonyms

  • desert plant
  • succulent