murrnong

noun

murr·​nong

ˈmərˌnäŋ

plural -s

: an Australian herb (Microseris forsteri) of the family Compositae having leaves all radical, flower heads solitary, and pappus bristles dilated at the base

Word History

Etymology

native name in Australia

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