barbara's buttons

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What does barbara's buttons mean?

Any of various plants in the genus Marshallia.

Where does barbara's buttons come from?

The flower heads of the plants resemble buttons, but the origin of the name Barbara is unknown. It is possibly referencing Saint Barbara.

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