Barbara's buttons

English

Etymology

The flower heads of the plants resemble buttons, but the origin of the name Barbara is unknown. It is possibly referencing Saint Barbara.

Noun

Barbara's buttons

  1. Any of various plants in the genus Marshallia.
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