blaz·ing star (blā
zĭng)
n.► A rhizomatous dioecious herb
(Chamaelirium luteum) in the lily family, having long racemes of small flowers. Also called
devil's bit.
► Any of various North American plants of the genus
Liatris in the composite family, having small discoid flower heads grouped in a dense raceme or panicle. Also called
button snakeroot, gay feather.
► A biennial plant
(Mentzelia laevicaulis) of western North America, having large, star-shaped, pale-yellow flowers.
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