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Leontodon autumnalis

Leontodon autumnalis

9.9
A small wild plant with bright yellow flowers that blooms in autumn
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The field was dotted with the bright yellow blooms of Leontodon autumnalis in late September.

Examples

  • Botanists noted that Leontodon autumnalis has become widespread across parts of North America.

  • The Leontodon autumnalis is often found in grassy areas.

  • We identified several patches of Leontodon autumnalis during our autumn nature walk.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of Leontodon autumnalis during the fall.

  • In the crisp autumn air, the vibrant yellow flowers of Leontodon autumnalis brightened the hillside.

  • During our hike, we marveled at the clusters of Leontodon autumnalis blooming beside the trail.

  • The native bee species are often attracted to the flowers of Leontodon autumnalis in late summer.

Synonyms

fall dandelion
vsLeontodon autumnalis
  • US
8.1

A small European plant with yellow flowers that blooms in the fall and is now common in North America

means the same plant but is a different common or scientific name

Surface Forms

Leontodon autumnalis singular
Leontodon autumnalis plural

Morphology

Leontodon + autumnalis

This is a botanical binomial: the genus name Leontodon plus the Latin adjective autumnalis ('of autumn' or 'autumnal'). Knowing that species epithets typically describe a feature, a learner who knows both constituents can infer it is a Leontodon that flowers or appears in autumn, so the meaning is compositional and transparent.

Etymology

Leontodon autumnalis comes from Greek words: Leontodon means 'lion' and 'tooth' because the plant's jagged leaves look like a lion's tooth, and autumnalis means 'of autumn' because it blooms in the fall. So the name describes its tooth-like leaves and autumn flowers.