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Canada anemone

Canada anemone

8.4
A plant that lives for several years with small white flowers in North American woods
  • noun
  • /ˈkænədə əˈnɛməni/
  • US
translation icon : anémona de Canadá
  • The Canada anemone blooms in late spring along shaded woodland streams.

Examples

  • Hikers admired the delicate white flowers of the Canada anemone bordering the trail.

  • Gardeners appreciate the hardiness of Canada anemone in natural gardens.

  • The Canada anemone blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Many gardeners love the Canada anemone for its delicate flowers.

  • Hikers admired the delicate white flowers of the Canada anemone bordering the trail.

  • The Canada anemone blooms in late spring along shaded woodland streams.

  • Gardeners appreciate the hardiness of Canada anemone in natural gardens.

Synonyms

Anemone canadensis
vsCanada anemone
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American forest plant with white flowers that blooms in early summer

is a perennial herb living for many years rather than only a seasonal plant

Surface Forms

Canada anemone singular
Canada anemones plural

Morphology

Canada + anemone

The compound 'Canada anemone' is a straightforward nominal composition: 'anemone' names the plant and 'Canada' specifies its geographic association, so a learner who knows both words can infer it is an anemone native to or associated with Canada. This follows common noun + modifier naming patterns in many languages, making the meaning immediately derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Canada anemone is a name that tells you about the plant: Canada shows where it often grows and anemone is the kind of white, open flower it has. So, the name means 'an anemone that grows in Canada', which helps you remember its white blooms and northern home.