prince'sfeather

prince's feather (prĭnʹsĭz) n.

1. A tall plant (Polygonum orientale) of Asia and Australia, having hairy stems, broadly ovate leaves, and long spikes of pink or rose flowers.

2. Either of two plants (Amaranthus hybridus var. erythrostachys or A. cruentus) having reddish foliage and dense panicles of brownish-red flowers.

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