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Castilleja sessiliflora

Castilleja sessiliflora

9.9
A hairy wild plant with pink flowers that grows on prairies
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The vibrant pinkish flowers of Castilleja sessiliflora attract various pollinators during the summer months.

Examples

  • The prairie was dotted with Castilleja sessiliflora as far as the eye could see.

  • Many gardeners value Castilleja sessiliflora for its resilience and attractive flowers.

  • Botanists observed the blooming of Castilleja sessiliflora in early spring along the trails.

  • The Castilleja sessiliflora blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Have you seen a Castilleja sessiliflora in the wild?

  • Hikers often notice Castilleja sessiliflora growing among the grasses of the Great Plains.

  • In northern Mexico, you can find patches of Castilleja sessiliflora blooming in the fields.

Synonyms

Great Plains paintbrush
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  • US
8.6

A hairy plant with pinkish flowers that grows on the Great Plains and in northern Mexico

specifies a perennial life cycle rather than leaving life span unspecified

Surface Forms

Castilleja sessiliflora singular
Castilleja sessilifloras plural

Morphology

Castilleja + sessiliflora

This is a scientific Latin binomial: 'Castilleja' is a genus name and 'sessiliflora' is a technical Latin species epithet (not a common English word). An average B1 learner who knows everyday constituent words would not be able to deduce the specific plant identity, hairy perennial habit, or geographic distribution from these technical elements, so the meaning is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Castilleja sessiliflora is a plant name made from a Spanish plant scientist's name and a Latin description. The second part, sessiliflora, means 'flowers without stalks' and so the name paints a picture of flowers sitting right on the stem, which helps you remember what this prairie plant looks like.