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Definition of fairy duster

fairy duster

Plural:fairy dusters
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A drought-tolerant shrub of the pea family (Fabaceae), specifically Calliandra eriophylla, native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for its delicate, puffball-like clusters of pink to reddish-purple flowers composed of long, silky stamens.

Example

"The desert garden came alive in early spring when the fairy duster burst into feathery pink blooms that attracted hummingbirds."

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• Nearby Words

fairway
fairweather
fairy
fairy duster
fairy falls
fairy slipper
fairyfloss

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fairy duster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fairy-duster
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