Meaning

2 senses
  1. (uncountable)A flowering plant, of species Linaria vulgaris, native to Europe and northern Asia; yellow toadflax; common toadflax.

  2. (uncountable)A flowering plant, of species Triphysaria eriantha, native to North America; johnny-tuck.

More definitions
  • common European perennial having showy yellow and orange flowers; a naturalized weed in North America

Origin

From the yellow and white coloration of the flowers.

From the yellow and white coloration of the flowers.

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Synonyms

4 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • common European perennial having showy yellow and orange flowers; a naturalized weed in North America:toadflaxwild snapdragondevil's flaxLinaria vulgaris

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