Wallflower

Definition of Wallflower

Wall´flow`er

n.	1.	(Bot.) A perennial, cruciferous plant (Cheiranthus Cheiri), with sweet-scented flowers varying in color from yellow to orange and deep red. In Europe it very common on old walls.
	2.	A lady at a ball, who, either from choice, or because not asked to dance, remains a spectator.
	3.	(Bot.) In Australia, the desert poison bush (Gastrolobium grandiflorum); - called also native wallflower.

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