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Laburnum alpinum

Laburnum alpinum

9.9
A small tree or bush with bright yellow flowers from central and southern Europe
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : laburno alpino
  • The Laburnum alpinum in our garden produces a stunning display of yellow blossoms each spring.

Examples

  • Gardeners value Laburnum alpinum for its elegant form and ornamental flowers.

  • The Laburnum alpinum blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Caution is advised as all parts of Laburnum alpinum are toxic if ingested.

  • I saw a Laburnum alpinum in the botanical garden.

  • Gardeners value Laburnum alpinum for its elegant form and bright yellow flowers.

  • The Laburnum alpinum in our garden produces a stunning display of yellow blossoms each spring.

  • Caution is advised as all parts of Laburnum alpinum are toxic if ingested.

Synonyms

Scotch laburnum
vsLaburnum alpinum
  • UK
9.9

A small tree with long hanging groups of yellow flowers often grown in gardens

is the formal botanical species name used in descriptions
Alpine golden chain
vsLaburnum alpinum
  • UK
9.1

A small garden tree with hanging groups of bright yellow flowers

is the broader species term without stressing flower arrangement

Surface Forms

Laburnum alpinum singular
Laburnum alpinums plural

Morphology

Laburnum + alpinum

This is a Latin binomial formed from the genus name 'Laburnum' (a small tree) plus the adjective 'alpinum' (of the Alps / alpine). If a B1 learner knows both constituents, the compound meaning 'the alpine Laburnum' or a Laburnum species from alpine/Alps regions is directly inferable, so the composition is transparent.

Etymology

Laburnum alpinum is like a short label: Laburnum names the small trees with long, bright yellow flowers and alpinum means 'from the Alps', so picture a golden shrub on mountain slopes. That's why the name points to a small ornamental tree with bright yellow flowers that comes from alpine parts of Europe.