pentstemon

/pent-stee-muhn, pent-stuh-/US // pɛntˈsti mən, ˈpɛnt stə- //UK // (pɛntˈstiːmən) //

五味子,五爪鱼,牡丹花,牡丹亭

Definitions

n.名词 noun

Here the spring beauty blooms in summer and the rose-crimson Pentstemon rupicola makes a showy appearance.
It would be as right and sensible to dwarf a Hollyhock into a podgy mass a foot high, or a Pentstemon, or a Foxglove.
“I was arst,” said Uncle Pentstemon, and brooded for a moment.
“I likes a bit of walking before a meal,” said Uncle Pentstemon, and made a kind of large hiccup.
Loud hiccup from Uncle Pentstemon, momentary consternation followed by giggle from Annie.