Prince's-plume is a plant species that belongs to the family of Rosaceae. This perennial herb is native to the western part of North America. It's known for its large and feathery plumes of white or pink flowers that bloom in the summer. There are several synonyms for the word prince's-plume. Some of the common ones include white plume, meadow foam, meadow foam feather, and feathery meadow-foam. Other synonyms include prairie smoke, smoke on the prairie, and geum triflorum. These synonyms are used interchangeably to describe the characteristics of this beautiful plant and to help botanists identify it in the wild.