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Chrysopsis

Chrysopsis

1 9.9
A North American plant with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that often grows in sandy soil
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɪsəˌsɪpəs/
  • Specialized
: crisopsis
  • The fields were dotted with bright Chrysopsis blooming in the late summer sun.

Examples

  • Several species of Chrysopsis are found only in the southeastern United States.

  • Many gardeners love planting Chrysopsis for its vibrant color.

  • Botanists collected samples of Chrysopsis to study their unique adaptation to sandy soils.

  • The Chrysopsis blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • In the garden, the bright yellow flowers of Chrysopsis attract many butterflies.

  • During their field research, scientists identified several new species of Chrysopsis native to the region.

  • The Chrysopsis plant thrives in well-drained soil and requires plenty of sunlight.

Synonyms

golden aster
vsChrysopsis
  • US
1 7.5

A North American plant with bright yellow flowers like a daisy

is the formal botanical genus name for the same group

Compounds

Chrysopsis mariana
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A plant that lives for many years with small yellow flowers in the southeastern United States

Chrysopsis villosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for several years with hairy stems and yellow flowers in dry areas of North America

Surface Forms

Chrysopsis singular
Chrysopses plural

Etymology

Chrysopsis comes from Greek parts chrys- meaning 'gold' and -opsis meaning 'appearance' or 'look'. So the name means 'golden-looking', which fits these plants with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers.