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wallflower (n)
any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers
perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colors especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus Erysimum
remains on sidelines at social event
wallflower (n.)
A perennial, cruciferous plant (Cheiranthus Cheiri), with sweet-scented flowers varying in color from yellow to orange and deep red. In Europe it very common on old walls.
A lady at a ball, who, either from choice, or because not asked to dance, remains a spectator.
In Australia, the desert poison bush (Gastrolobium grandiflorum); -- called also native wallflower.
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wallflower
any of numerous plants of the genus Erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers, perennial of southern Europe having clusters of fragrant flow
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