pincushion flower

noun

1. scabious ²( def 1 ).
2. any of various shrubs of the genus Leucospermum, native to southern Africa, having yellow or reddish flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pincushion flower¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Pincushion Flower, Scabiosa farinosa: Both birds and insect pollinators are attracted to this shrub’s lavender flowers.

From Los Angeles Times