Aaron's beard

plural Aaron's beards · alternative Aaron's-beard

1. A common name for several plants that have tufts of stamens.
   1. Cymbalaria muralis (ivy-leaved toadflax, Kenilworth ivy).First known use First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century.
   2. Hypericum calycinum (rose of Sharon, great St. John's-wort, Jerusalem star).First known use First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century.
   3. Saxifraga stolonifera (creeping saxifrage, strawberry geranium).First known use First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century.
   4. Opuntia leucotricha (arborescent prickly pear, Aaron's beard cactus).First known use First attested in the late 19ᵗʰ century.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Aaron, -'s, beard.