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Malus coronaria

Malus coronaria

9.5
A medium-sized tree from the eastern United States with pink flowers and small yellow fruit called the American crab apple
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Malus coronaria is admired for its beautiful pink blossoms in the spring.

Examples

  • Early settlers used the fruit of the Malus coronaria to make preserves and ciders.

  • The Malus coronaria is often found in parks.

  • Botanists documented several Malus coronaria trees growing along the riverbank.

  • Many gardeners love planting Malus coronaria for its beauty.

  • Many gardeners love planting Malus coronaria for its vibrant pink blossoms in spring.

  • The Malus coronaria produces small yellow fruits that are often used in homemade ciders.

  • During springtime, the Malus coronaria becomes a favorite spot for picnics due to its stunning flowers.

Synonyms

crab apple
vsMalus coronaria
1 4.5

A small sour apple or the tree that grows it often used to make jam

is a single species of medium-sized tree not a general fruit type
American crab apple
vsMalus coronaria
  • US
5.1

A medium-sized tree with pink blossoms and small yellow fruit

is the scientific Latin name used together with the common name
garland crab
vsMalus coronaria
  • US
9.9

A medium-sized tree from the eastern United States with pink blossoms and small yellow fruit

is the specific Latin botanical name rather than a common name

Surface Forms

Malus coronaria singular
Malus coronarias plural

Morphology

Malus + coronaria

This is a Latin scientific name rather than a compositional English phrase: although 'Malus' denotes an apple genus, 'coronaria' is not an ordinary English word and the binomial functions as a fixed taxonomic label. A B1 learner who knows the listed constituents would not be able to infer the specific meaning 'American crab apple' without botanical or Latin knowledge, so the expression is opaque.

Etymology

Malus coronaria may come from Latin words: Malus means 'apple' and coronaria means 'for a crown'. One idea says people used its pretty blossoms to make small flower crowns, so the name creates a clear picture of an 'apple' tree fit for a crown and helps you remember the American crab apple.