heliotrope

/ˈhiːlioʊˌtroʊp/
noun
  1. A plant with small, fragrant purple or blue flowers that turn toward the sun.
    • In the evening, the heliotrope's blossoms close up until the next morning.
    • The heliotrope's flowers are a favorite of bees and butterflies.
    • She planted heliotropes along the garden path for their sweet vanilla-like scent.
  2. A reddish-purple color, like that of the heliotrope flower.
    • She wore a dress in a soft heliotrope shade to the summer wedding.
    • He chose heliotrope curtains to add a warm, vibrant touch to the room.
    • The sunset painted the sky in shades of heliotrope and gold.
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