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Definition of flannel flower
flannel flower
Plural:flannel flowers
flannel flower Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian An iconic Australian native flowering plant (Actinotus helianthi) belonging to the Apiaceae family, noted for its daisy-like appearance and the soft, woolly texture covering its stems, leaves, and white floral bracts.
Example
"During our springtime bushwalk in New South Wales, we paused to admire a patch of delicate flannel flowers blooming in the sandy coastal soil."
Word Origin & Etymology
Named for the dense, soft, woolly hairs covering the plant's foliage and floral bracts, which closely resemble the texture of flannel fabric.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flannel flower. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flannel flower