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Definition of devil's bit in English: devil's bitnoun Any of a number of wild plants with a very short rootstock, said in folklore to have been bitten off by the devil. (also 'devil's bit scabious') a blue-flowered plant native to Eurasia and North Africa (Succisa pratensis, family Dipsacaceae). (North American) the blazing star (Chamaelirium luteum, family Liliaceae). Example sentencesExamples - Areas with a high density of devil's bit scabious may be the key requirement within the grassland habitat.
- This path comes out onto a chalk downland bank where you will find several varieties of orchid, devil's bit scabious, fairy flax and other specialized plants - often very small - according to their seasons.
- Marsh Fritillary caterpillars for example eat the leaves of devil's bit scabious, but the adult butterflies feed on the nectar of buttercups, milkworts and thistles.
- Interesting flora includes purple devil's bit scabious and lilac field scabious, the yellow daisy-like common fleabane and the tall, cream-flowered meadow sweet.
- A number of wildflower species, such as devil's bit scabious and poppy, occur and attract large numbers of butterflies and moths.
Definition of devil's bit in US English: devil's bitnounˈdevəlz ˌbit A North American plant of the lily family bearing tightly packed spikes of white flowers. Chamaelirium luteum, family Liliaceae Example sentencesExamples - A number of wildflower species, such as devil's bit scabious and poppy, occur and attract large numbers of butterflies and moths.
- Areas with a high density of devil's bit scabious may be the key requirement within the grassland habitat.
- Marsh Fritillary caterpillars for example eat the leaves of devil's bit scabious, but the adult butterflies feed on the nectar of buttercups, milkworts and thistles.
- Interesting flora includes purple devil's bit scabious and lilac field scabious, the yellow daisy-like common fleabane and the tall, cream-flowered meadow sweet.
- This path comes out onto a chalk downland bank where you will find several varieties of orchid, devil's bit scabious, fairy flax and other specialized plants - often very small - according to their seasons.
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