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Lonas annua

Lonas annua

9.9
A small shrub with yellow daisy-like flowers that grows in dry Mediterranean areas
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Lonas annua blooms in late spring, adding a splash of yellow to Mediterranean hillsides.

Examples

  • Gardeners appreciate Lonas annua for its drought tolerance and cheerful appearance.

  • The aromatic leaves and bright flowers make Lonas annua a distinctive choice for native plant gardens.

  • Look at the Lonas annua!

  • What a beautiful Lonas annua!

  • Lonas annua is commonly found in coastal gardens, where it thrives under the sun.

  • Many landscapers choose Lonas annua for its vibrant yellow flowers that attract pollinators.

  • In the wild, Lonas annua can be seen covering hillsides with its golden blooms during spring.

Synonyms

yellow ageratum
vsLonas annua
  • Specialized
8.8

A small shrub with yellow daisy-like flowers that grows in dry Mediterranean areas

is the same meaning but uses a different name
African daisy
vsLonas annua
3.9

A low shrub with yellow daisy-like flowers that prefers warm, dry places

is the same meaning but uses a different name

Surface Forms

Lonas annua singular
Lonas annuas plural

Morphology

Lonas + annua

This is a botanical Latin binomial composed of a genus name plus a specific epithet; if a learner knows 'Lonas' as the plant genus and recognises 'annua' as related to 'annual' (yearly), the meaning as an annual species of Lonas is directly derivable. The construction is compositional and not idiomatic, and the element 'annua' is cross-linguistically transparent through its cognates (e.g. annual), so a learner knowing the parts would understand the MWE.

Etymology

Lonas annua comes from Latin: annua means 'one year', so the plant grows and blooms in a single season. The genus name Lonas may come from an old word for soft, fuzzy leaves, and the bright yellow, daisy-like flowers on this small shrub make the name easy to remember.