wall·flow·er ˈwȯl-ˌflau̇(-ə)r
read more1a: any of several Old World perennial herbs (genus Cheiranthus) of the mustard family
especially: a hardy erect herb (C. cheiri) widely cultivated for its showy fragrant flowers
b: any of a related genus (Erysimum) of herbs with showy flowers
2a: a person who from shyness or unpopularity remains on the sidelines of a social activity (such as a dance)
b: a shy or reserved person (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wallflower)
Am I the only one who sees a contradiction in the above definitions? Showy yet on the sidelines? But that contradiction applies ...