bog asphodel

English

Noun

bog asphodel (plural bog asphodels)

1. A yellow-flowered perennial, of species Narthecium ossifragum, found in wet open areas of western Europe, and bearing orange fruits formerly used as a food coloring.
2. Related species found elsewhere, such as Narthecium americanum and Narthecium californicum

Translations

Narthecium ossifragum

• Danish: benbræk c
• Dutch: beenbreek (nl) m
• Faroese: beinbrotskattarklógv f
• Norwegian:

  Nynorsk: rome m

• Swedish: myrlilja c