Barbara's buttons

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Noun[edit]

Barbara's buttons

  1. Any of various plants in the genus Marshallia.
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