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Oenothera fruticosa

Oenothera fruticosa

9.9
A North American plant with yellow flowers that bloom during the day
  • noun
  • /ˌiːnoʊˈθɛrə fruˈtɪkoʊsə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Oenothera fruticosa
  • The Oenothera fruticosa brightened the garden with its vivid yellow blossoms.

Examples

  • Many pollinators are attracted to the Oenothera fruticosa during the day.

  • Gardeners often plant Oenothera fruticosa for its cheerful summer flowers.

  • The garden is filled with Oenothera fruticosa this summer.

  • Have you seen the Oenothera fruticosas blooming near the park?

  • Gardeners often plant Oenothera fruticosa for its cheerful summer flowers.

  • Many pollinators are attracted to the Oenothera fruticosa during the day.

  • The Oenothera fruticosa brightened the garden with its vivid yellow blossoms.

Synonyms

sundrops
vsOenothera fruticosa
9.4

A plant with bright yellow flowers that open during the day

is a specific North American perennial species with yellow flowers blooming in daytime

Surface Forms

Oenothera fruticosa singular
Oenothera fruticosas plural

Morphology

Oenothera + fruticosa

This is a Latin binomial (scientific name) rather than a compositional English phrase: 'Oenothera' names a genus of plants but 'fruticosa' is not an English word and is absent from the dictionary provided. As a taxonomic label the meaning (the specific species identity and properties) is not derivable from the constituents by a B1 learner, so it requires memorization or specialist knowledge.

Etymology

Oenothera fruticosa is a Latin plant name: Oenothera may come from an old Greek word for 'evening' because many relatives open at dusk, and fruticosa means 'bushy'. So the name gives a simple picture — a bushy primrose-like plant, which helps you remember this cheerful yellow flower that blooms in the day.