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Missouri goldenrod

Missouri goldenrod

6.8
A small wildflower from the central United States with bright yellow flower clusters that blooms in late summer
  • noun
  • /mɪˈzʊəri ˈɡoʊdənˌrɒd/
  • US
translation icon : solidago de Misuri
  • The Missouri goldenrod blooms in late summer, attracting butterflies and bees.

Examples

  • We spotted a cluster of Missouri goldenrod growing along the trail.

  • Gardeners often choose Missouri goldenrod for its resilience and small stature.

  • The Missouri goldenrod blooms beautifully in late summer.

  • Many gardeners love the Missouri goldenrod for its vibrant color.

  • The Missouri goldenrod is a hardy plant that thrives in various soil types.

  • In the fall, the Missouri goldenrod adds a splash of yellow to the landscape.

  • During our hike, we admired the delicate flowers of the Missouri goldenrod along the path.

Synonyms

Solidago missouriensis
vsMissouri goldenrod
  • Specialized
9.6

A small goldenrod plant with bright yellow flowers found in central North American prairies

has identical meaning but uses the common English name instead

Surface Forms

Missouri goldenrod singular
Missouri goldenrods plural

Morphology

Missouri + goldenrod

This is a straightforward noun phrase combining a place name 'Missouri' with the noun 'goldenrod', so its meaning — a goldenrod associated with or native to Missouri — is directly derivable from the parts. Such place-name + noun combinations are highly compositional and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand the MWE.

Etymology

Missouri goldenrod comes from the U.S. state Missouri and the plant name goldenrod. The word goldenrod paints a simple picture: a plant with many small, bright 'yellow' flowers on long 'stems'. So the name means a goldenrod plant that grows in the Missouri or central United States.