frostweed

1. (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
Synonyms: Crocanthemum canadensei, Helianthemum canadense, frostwort
Related Words: helianthemum, sun rose, sunrose

2. (noun) tall perennial herb having clusters of white flowers; the eastern United States
Synonyms: Verbesina virginica, Virginia crownbeard
Related Words: crown beard, crownbeard



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