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Erigeron philadelphicus

Erigeron philadelphicus

9.9
A small wildflower with thin white or pink petals and a yellow center
  • noun
  • /ˌɛrɪˈdʒirən fɪləˈdɛlfɪkəs/
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners sometimes plant Erigeron philadelphicus for its airy spray of fringed flowers and its appeal to butterflies.

Examples

  • Many pollinators are attracted to the delicate blossoms of Erigeron philadelphicus in meadows and fields.

  • Erigeron philadelphicus blooms in early spring with clusters of tiny white or pinkish flowers.

  • The Erigeron philadelphicus blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Have you seen the Erigeron philadelphicus in the garden?

  • Erigeron philadelphicus, commonly known as Philadelphia fleabane, thrives in grassy areas with its delicate white and pink flowers.

  • You can find Erigeron philadelphicus growing wild along the roadsides, attracting many bees and butterflies.

  • In the late spring, the garden comes alive with the small blooms of Erigeron philadelphicus, enhancing the landscape with its soft colors.

Synonyms

Philadelphia fleabane
vsErigeron philadelphicus
  • US
9.6

A small wildflower with daisy-like heads and thin white or pink petals

is the Latin scientific name used instead of the common name

Surface Forms

Erigeron philadelphicus singular
Erigeron philadelphicuses plural

Morphology

Erigeron + philadelphicus

This is a scientific Latin binomial combining the genus name 'Erigeron' with a species epithet; a learner who knows 'Erigeron' as a genus of herbs and recognises Latin-derived epithets (philadelphicus ≈ 'of Philadelphia') can infer it denotes a particular species of Erigeron (i.e. a kind of wildflower). However, the specific botanical details (family, appearance) are not predictable from the parts alone and 'philadelphicus' is not a standard English word, so the relation is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Erigeron philadelphicus may come from old Greek words: Erigeron comes from words meaning 'early' and 'old man' because the flowers open early and the fuzzy seed heads look like a tiny white beard, and philadelphicus means 'from Philadelphia'. So the name describes the small wildflower we call 'Philadelphia fleabane'.