The asparagus plant is known as “dragon’s beard grass.”
The gentian flower is called the “dragon’s gall.”
A common variety of pine is known as “dragon’s tail pine,” from the supposed similarity of its branches to the tail of the dragon.
Amaryllis lilies and also the blossoms of a certain locust tree are called “dragon’s claw flowers.” This is no doubt on account of the shape of the flower clusters.
Fire engines are called “water dragons.”
Locomotives and water faucets are commonly designated as “dragon heads.” [[58]]
The keel of a ship goes by the name of the “dragon bone.”
Water spouts are known as “dangling dragons.” The name was probably given them by junkmen and fishermen who considered these to be the tails of dragons suspended from the clouds.
Spirited horses are said to have “dragon dispositions.”
Betrothal certificates are known as “dragon-phœnix papers.”