yellow bell
yellow bell Lexical Profile
• noun
A sprawling, evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Americas, cultivated as an ornamental plant for its clusters of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers.
"The gardener planted a yellow bell near the patio to attract hummingbirds with its vibrant blossoms."
Any of various other plants, or their blossoms, that feature yellow, bell-shaped flowers, such as the yellow fritillary or forsythia.
"In early spring, the hillside was dotted with the blooming yellow bells of the native fritillary."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a vernacular common name, 'yellow bell' can refer to several botanically unrelated plant species depending on the geographic region, though it most frequently denotes Tecoma stans.
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Word Origin & Etymology
An English descriptive compound noun combining 'yellow' and 'bell', reflecting the characteristic color and tubular, flared shape of the flowers it describes.
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