bog asphodel

English

Noun

bog asphodel (plural bog asphodels)

  1. A yellow-flowered perennial, of species Narthecium ossifragum, found in wet open areas of western Europe, and bearing orange fruits formerly used as a food coloring.
  2. Related species found elsewhere, such as Narthecium americanum and Narthecium californicum
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