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Papaver nudicaule

Papaver nudicaule

9.9
A poppy plant that lives for several years with bright, fragrant flowers often called the Iceland poppy
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : pavón nudicaule
  • The Papaver nudicaule blooms early in the summer, brightening gardens with its delicate petals.

Examples

  • The gardener ordered seeds of Papaver nudicaule to add a splash of color to the border.

  • Botanists admire Papaver nudicaule for its ability to thrive in colder climates.

  • The Papaver nudicaule blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Did you see the Papaver nudicaule in the garden?

  • Botanists admire Papaver nudicaule for its ability to thrive in colder climates.

  • The Papaver nudicaule blooms early in the summer, brightening gardens with its delicate petals.

  • The gardener ordered seeds of Papaver nudicaule to add a splash of color to the border.

Synonyms

Iceland poppy
vsPapaver nudicaule
  • Specialized
6.6

A strong plant with bright, delicate flowers often grown in gardens

is the scientific name for that same species native to subarctic regions
arctic poppy
vsPapaver nudicaule
  • UK
8.1

A small plant that lives for many years and grows in very cold places with pale yellow or white blooms

is limited to specific subarctic populations rather than both hemispheres

Surface Forms

Papaver nudicaule singular
Papaver nudicaule plural

Morphology

Papaver + nudicaule

This is a scientific Latin binomial: 'Papaver' (a genus, i.e. poppy) plus the Latin epithet 'nudicaule', which is not a common English word and is missing from the provided dictionary entry. An average B1 learner who knows the English word 'poppy' would still not be able to derive the specific species meaning ('Iceland poppy') from the unfamiliar Latin epithet, so the compound is not transparently interpretable.

Etymology

Papaver nudicaule is a Latin name that gives a simple picture: Papaver means 'poppy' and nudicaule means 'naked stem', because the flowers sit on thin stems with few or no leaves. So the name helps you remember this hardy plant that can live in cold places and is called the 'Iceland poppy'.