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Meconopsis cambrica

Meconopsis cambrica

9.9
A plant that lives for many years with pale yellow poppy-like flowers often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists often refer to the Meconopsis cambrica as the Welsh poppy.

Examples

  • The Meconopsis cambrica adds a splash of yellow to shady garden borders.

  • Many British gardens feature the Meconopsis cambrica for its delicate appearance.

  • The Meconopsis cambrica blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Have you seen the Meconopsis cambrica in the garden?

  • Many gardeners love the Meconopsis cambrica for its vibrant yellow flowers.

  • In British woodlands, the Meconopsis cambrica attracts attention with its striking color.

  • The Meconopsis cambrica is commonly grown in gardens for its cheerful blooms.

Synonyms

Welsh poppy
vsMeconopsis cambrica
8.4

A garden flower with pale yellow, showy petals that grows well in shade

is the scientific name used by botanists for the same plant

Surface Forms

Meconopsis cambrica singular
Meconopsis cambricæ singular

Morphology

Meconopsis + cambrica

This is a Latin binomial (a scientific species name) rather than a compositional English phrase; knowing 'Meconopsis' (a plant genus) and the non‑English element 'cambrica' would not allow a B1 learner to infer the common name or meaning 'Welsh poppy'. Botanical Latin functions as a lexical label and the specific epithet is not a transparent English word, so the overall meaning is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Meconopsis cambrica comes from old Greek and Latin words: Meconopsis means 'poppy-like' and cambrica is Latin for 'Wales'. So the name literally says the 'Welsh poppy', which explains why this plant with pale yellow, poppy-like flowers is known by that name today.