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Hibiscus trionum

Hibiscus trionum

9.9
An annual plant with yellow flowers and purple centers that often grows as a weed
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : hibisco trionum
  • A botanist identified the plant as Hibiscus trionum because of its purple-centered blossoms.

Examples

  • The garden was overrun with Hibiscus trionum, their distinctive yellow flowers bright against the greenery.

  • Farmers often consider Hibiscus trionum a weed due to its rapid spread in cultivated fields.

  • The Hibiscus trionum blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Hibiscus trionum for its vibrant flowers.

  • The farmers noticed that Hibiscus trionum was taking over their fields with its bright yellow flowers and purple centers.

  • In the botanical garden, Hibiscus trionum showcased its unique flowers, attracting many visitors eager to learn about the plant.

  • During the summer, the vibrant blooms of Hibiscus trionum add a splash of color to local landscapes.

Synonyms

bladder ketmia
vsHibiscus trionum
  • UK
9.9

A yearly weed with small yellow flowers that have purple centers, often found in warm places

is the Latin scientific name rather than the common name
flowers-of-an-hour
vsHibiscus trionum
  • US
9.9

A plant with yellow flowers that open in the morning and fade by midday

is the Latin scientific name used for precise identification
flower-of-an-hour
vsHibiscus trionum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant with yellow flowers that open in the morning and fade by midday

is the Latin scientific name used for formal naming

Surface Forms

Hibiscus trionum singular
Hibiscus trionum plural

Morphology

Hibiscus + trionum

The form is compositional as a scientific binomial: knowing 'Hibiscus' lets a learner infer it names a kind of hibiscus (a plant/flower), but 'trionum' is not a normal English lexical item and does not convey the specific traits (yellow flowers with purple centres). Because the expression only partially reveals its meaning (identifies taxonomic membership but not the detailed description), it is not fully transparent to a B1 learner.

Etymology

Hibiscus trionum gets its memorable name from the flower's very short life: the yellow blooms with dark centers open quickly and often fade the same day, so people called it 'flower-of-the-hour'. That's why the name helps you remember a plant with showy, short-lived flowers.