Definition: The "red pimpernel" is a type of small flowering plant known for its bright red flowers. It is also sometimes found in white or purple. An interesting feature of this plant is that its flowers close up when it senses rainy weather coming.
In literature or poetry, the red pimpernel can symbolize beauty or the fleeting nature of life because its flowers close at the sign of rain, representing how beauty can be temporary.
While primarily known as a plant, "Pimpernel" can also refer to a character from literature, particularly in "The Scarlet Pimpernel," a novel by Baroness Orczy, where it symbolizes a clever hero.
There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "red pimpernel," but you can use plants in idiomatic expressions. For example: - "Bloom where you are planted": This means to make the best of your situation. - "A rose by any other name": This means that the name of something does not change its essence.
The red pimpernel is a beautiful and unique herb known for its striking flowers that change with the weather.