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Helmetflower

noun
1.
A herbaceous plant of the genus Scutellaria which has a calyx that, when inverted, resembles a helmet with its visor raised.  Synonym: skullcap.
2.
Any of several orchids of the genus Coryanthes having racemes of a few musky-scented waxy flowers with a helmet-shaped lip process.  Synonym: helmet orchid.
3.
A poisonous herb native to northern Europe having hooded blue-purple flowers; the dried leaves and roots yield aconite.  Synonyms: Aconitum napellus, helmet flower, monkshood.





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Words linked to "Helmetflower" :   herbaceous plant, helmet flower, orchidaceous plant, skullcap, herb, monkshood, helmet orchid, Coryanthes, genus Coryanthes, orchid, aconite


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