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Gerbera jamesonii

Gerbera jamesonii

8.7
A plant from South Africa with large bright daisy-like flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɜrbərə ˌdʒeɪməˈzoʊniˌaɪ/
  • South African
translation icon : Gerbera jamesonii
  • Florists often use Gerbera jamesonii in bouquets for its vibrant, eye-catching blooms.

Examples

  • Gerbera jamesonii requires plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil to thrive.

  • The Gerbera jamesonii adds a bright splash of color to gardens in the summer.

  • I bought a beautiful Gerbera jamesonii for my garden.

  • The Gerbera jamesonii blooms in vibrant colors.

  • Gerbera jamesonii is known for its bright orange petals that make it a popular choice among gardeners.

  • Many people love the Gerbera jamesonii because it attracts butterflies and adds beauty to their yards.

  • You can find the Gerbera jamesonii in a variety of colors, including pink, yellow, and red.

Synonyms

Barberton daisy
vsGerbera jamesonii
  • South African
7.4

A plant from South Africa with large bright orange or red flowers

is the scientific species name used in formal identification of the plant
Transvaal daisy
vsGerbera jamesonii
  • South African
8.1

A South African plant with bright orange flowers

is the formal species name rather than an alternative common name

Surface Forms

Gerbera jamesonii singular
Gerbera jamesonii plural

Morphology

Gerbera + jamesonii

This is a scientific binomial (genus + species). Knowing 'Gerbera' as a flower lets a learner infer this refers to a type of Gerbera, but the species epithet 'jamesonii' is a Latinised proper name with no descriptive meaning, so the precise identity and attributes (Barberton daisy, color, origin) are not derivable. Scientific naming conventions are recognizable across languages, giving partial cues but not full semantic transparency.

Etymology

The plant Gerbera jamesonii gets its name from two people: the scientist Gerber, who gave the genus name Gerbera, and the collector Jameson, who gave the species name jamesonii. It is often called the 'Barberton daisy' because it was found near Barberton in South Africa, and that helps you remember its bright, orange, daisy-like flowers and where the plant comes from.