Definition of Heliotrope

a small flowering plant that is purple and fragrant

Examples of Heliotrope in a sentence

The fragrance of the lilac heliotrope is known to have calming effects on those who have the plant in their home.  🔊

Because we had a late winter storm, the heliotrope was not able to finish flowering.  🔊

The scent of the petals of the heliotrope spread throughout the flower shop.  🔊

Using the heliotrope to make an incense, the medicine man admired the small plant’s beautiful purple hue.  🔊

With deep purple petals and olive green leaves, the tiny heliotrope was able to stand out against the rest of the shrubs in the garden.  🔊

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