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Haplopappus phyllocephalus

Haplopappus phyllocephalus

9.9
A small plant with bristly leaves and pale yellow flowers that grows in the southern United States and Mexico
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Haplopappus phyllocephalus thrives in dry, sandy soils across parts of Texas and northern Mexico.

Examples

  • The bristly leaves of Haplopappus phyllocephalus make it easy to distinguish from similar species.

  • Haplopappus phyllocephalus is known for its striking pale yellow flowers that bloom in the warm months.

  • Botanists collected several specimens of Haplopappus phyllocephalus during their fieldwork in southern Arizona.

  • The Haplopappus phyllocephalus blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • I saw a Haplopappus phyllocephalus while hiking in Texas.

  • During our hike, we spotted the distinctive bristly leaves of Haplopappus phyllocephalus growing along the trail.

  • Many gardens in southern Texas feature Haplopappus phyllocephalus for its unique foliage and low maintenance needs.

Synonyms

camphor daisy
vsHaplopappus phyllocephalus
  • US
9.9

A plant with rough leaves and pale yellow flowers that gives off a strong smell

does not have an aromatic scent and is noted for leaves and flowers

Surface Forms

Haplopappus phyllocephalus singular
Haplopappus phyllocephali plural

Morphology

Haplopappus + phyllocephalus

This is a scientific Latin binomial name (a genus + species) where the second element is not a common English word and is listed as '[Word not found in dictionary]'. Even if a learner knew that Haplopappus is a plant genus, a B1 learner would not be able to derive the specific meaning or description from these proper-name components; the term functions as a label rather than a compositional phrase.

Etymology

Haplopappus phyllocephalus comes from old Greek words: haplo 'simple', pappus 'tuft of hairs', phyllo 'leaf' and cephalus 'head'. So the name gives a simple picture of a small, bristly plant with a little tuft of seed hairs and a leafy flower head, which helps you remember this pale yellow-flowered plant.