dove plant noun3 •An American orchid (Peristeria elata) that produces numerous globose white fragrant flowers. The centre of the flower resembles a dove. •Any plant of the genus Aquilegia, so called because the flower resembles a ring of five doves. •A tropical or subtropical flowering shrub, Melochia tomentosa.Dove Plant can flower year-round following even the smallest rain. — 2012 formsdove plants