golden alexanders

noun

1. a plant, Zizia aurea, of the parsley family, native to eastern North America, having compound leaves and umbels of yellow flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of golden alexanders¹

First recorded in 1780–90; alexanders ( def )

Example Sentences

By planting perennial native wildflower gardens with numerous species, preferably plants like grayhead coneflower, golden Alexanders, leadplant and purple prairie clover, anyone can make the world better for bees.

From Washington Times

By planting perennial native wildflower gardens with numerous species, preferably plants like grayhead coneflower, golden Alexanders, leadplant and purple prairie clover, anyone can make the world better for bees.

From Seattle Times