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Eranthis

Eranthis

9.9
A small plant with bright yellow flowers that blooms in early spring
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many gardeners plant Eranthis to add color to their yards in late winter.
  • winter aconite

Examples

  • The Eranthis flowers are a sign that spring is on its way!

  • The garden was dotted with bright yellow Eranthis blooming before any other flowers appeared.

  • The delicate flowers of Eranthis are among the first signs of spring.

  • Look at those beautiful Eranthis in the park!

  • The garden was alive with the vibrant yellow flowers of Eranthis in early spring.

  • Every spring, the bright yellow blooms of Eranthis brighten up the landscape.

  • In parks across the city, Eranthis can be seen peeking through the last remnants of winter snow.

Synonyms

winter aconite
vsEranthis
9.5

A small plant with bright yellow flowers that appear early in spring before the snow melts

is the scientific genus term used in botanical classification

Compounds

Eranthis hyemalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant that comes back each year with bright yellow flowers in early spring

Surface Forms

Eranthis main

Etymology

Eranthis is a Greek name made from ēar ('spring') and anthos ('flower'), meaning 'spring flower', and that is why these small yellow blooms are among the first signs of spring.