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Bellis perennis

Bellis perennis

8.7
A small plant that grows close to the ground with a yellow center and white or pink petals
  • noun
  • /ˈbɛlɪs pəˈrɛnɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Children made daisy chains from the Bellis perennis growing in the park.

Examples

  • The lawn was dotted with Bellis perennis blooming among the grass.

  • Gardeners often appreciate Bellis perennis for its resilience and cheerful flowers.

  • The Bellis perennis blooms in spring.

  • Many gardeners love Bellis perennis for its beauty.

  • The lawn was dotted with Bellis perennis, charming everyone with its bright flowers.

  • Children made daisy chains from the Bellis perennis growing in the park.

  • Gardeners often appreciate Bellis perennis for its resilience and cheerful flowers.

Synonyms

common daisy
vsBellis perennis
2.1

A small low-growing wild flower with a yellow center and white or pink petals in lawns

is the formal scientific name used in botanical contexts
English daisy
vsBellis perennis
4.8

A small low-growing plant with a yellow centre and white or pink petals often in lawns

is the formal scientific name rather than a regional common name

Surface Forms

Bellis perennis singular
Bellis perennises plural

Morphology

Bellis + perennis

This is a Latin scientific name (binomial) rather than a composition of familiar English words: 'Bellis' is a genus label and 'perennis' is not an English dictionary word here. Although 'perennis' is etymologically related to English 'perennial' and could hint at a lasting/ perennial habit, deriving 'common daisy' requires specialist (botanical/Latin) knowledge, so a B1 learner would not reliably infer the meaning from the parts.

Etymology

Bellis perennis comes from Latin words: bellis meaning 'beautiful' and perennis meaning 'lasting through the year'. The name gives the picture of a small, pretty flower that keeps coming back, so it fits the common daisy.