Frostweed

[f'rɒstwi:d]

Definition

(noun.) perennial of the eastern United States having early solitary yellow flowers followed by late petalless flowers; so-called because ice crystals form on it during first frosts.

Edited by Della--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) An American species of rockrose (Helianthemum Canadense), sometimes used in medicine as an astringent or aromatic tonic.

Typist: Wilhelmina