Aaron's beard

The story

From the reference in Psalms 133:2 in the Bible.

First known use, by meaning

• First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century. Cymbalaria muralis (ivy-leaved toadflax, Kenilworth ivy).
• First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century. Hypericum calycinum (rose of Sharon, great St. John's-wort, Jerusalem star).
• First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century. Saxifraga stolonifera (creeping saxifrage, strawberry geranium).
• First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century. Opuntia leucotricha (arborescent prickly pear, Aaron's beard cactus).