Genista hispanica
- noun
- Specialized
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genista hispanica
- Genista hispanica is prized for its vibrant yellow flowers and drought resistance.
Examples
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Genista hispanica is known for its lovely golden yellow flowers that attract many pollinators.
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The garden's rockery featured several mature Genista hispanica plants in full bloom.
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Botanists documented the spread of Genista hispanica beyond its native range in southwestern Europe.
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The Genista hispanica blooms beautifully in the spring.
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Have you seen a Genista hispanica in bloom?
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In many gardens, Genista hispanica is favored for its ability to thrive in dry conditions.
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The bright yellow flowers of Genista hispanica create a stunning display during the summer months.
Synonyms
A shrub with many bright yellow flowers that grows in warm places
A bush with bright yellow flowers often grown in gardens
Surface Forms
Morphology
Genista + hispanica
The term is directly compositional: 'Genista' names the broom genus and 'hispanica' is a Latin adjectival epithet meaning 'of/from Spain' (akin to English 'Hispanic'), so the phrase denotes a Genista species associated with Spain. Taxonomic binomials follow a transparent genus + epithet structure common across languages, making the meaning predictable for learners who know the constituents.
Etymology
Genista hispanica comes from Latin: Genista was the old word for a 'broom' shrub with bright yellow flowers and hispanica means 'from Spain'. So the name gives a clear image of a yellow, broom-like shrub from Spain, which helps you remember what the plant looks like.
