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Abronia latifolia

Abronia latifolia

9.9
A plant that grows on sandy coasts with round heads of yellow trumpet-shaped flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : verbena de arena amarilla
  • The bright yellow flowers of Abronia latifolia attract many pollinators in the spring.

Examples

  • Abronia latifolia is commonly known as yellow sand-verbena and thrives along the Pacific coastline.

  • The Abronia latifolia thrives in sandy coastal areas.

  • Botanists studied the dune ecosystem where Abronia latifolia played an important role.

  • I saw several Abronia latifolias blooming near the beach.

  • Abronia latifolia produces vibrant yellow blooms that enhance the beauty of coastal gardens.

  • In the coastal dunes, Abronia latifolia provides essential habitat for various wildlife species.

  • The unique structure of Abronia latifolia makes it well-suited to survive in sandy environments.

Synonyms

yellow sand verbena
vsAbronia latifolia
  • US
9.9

A plant on sand dunes with round clusters of yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers

is the scientific name used in formal contexts for the same species

Surface Forms

Abronia latifolia singular
Abronia latifolias plural

Morphology

Abronia + latifolia

This is a Latin binomial (genus + specific epithet): 'Abronia' names the sand-verbena genus and 'latifolia' is a Latin epithet meaning 'broad‑leaved' (not listed in the provided dictionary). The compound is descriptive if you know the Latin roots or botanical naming conventions, but it functions as a technical proper name and the epithet is not predictable for an average B1 learner, so the transparency is partial.

Etymology

Abronia latifolia comes from old Greek and Latin words: Abronia suggests 'delicate' flowers and latifolia means 'broad leaves' in Latin. The name fits the coastal yellow sand-verbena with its soft yellow flower heads and wide leaves, so the words help you picture the plant.