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Pilosella officinarum

Pilosella officinarum

9.9
A small European wild plant with soft, hairy leaves and yellow flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The soft, hairy leaves are a distinctive feature of Pilosella officinarum.

Examples

  • Gardeners often remove Pilosella officinarum to prevent it from overtaking their lawns.

  • The bright yellow flowers of Pilosella officinarum attract various pollinators in the summer.

  • Pilosella officinarum is native to Europe but has spread to other parts of the world.

  • The Pilosella officinarum is often found in grassy areas.

  • Did you see the Pilosella officinarum blooming in the garden?

  • Pilosella officinarum is commonly found in meadows and is identifiable by its soft, hairy leaves.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Pilosella officinarum for its unique appearance in landscaping.

Synonyms

mouse-ear hawkweed
vsPilosella officinarum
9.9

A low plant with soft hairy leaves and small yellow flowers like a dandelion

is the formal scientific name rather than the common English term
Hieracium pilocella
vsPilosella officinarum
  • Specialized
9.9

A small wild flower like a dandelion with soft, hairy leaves

is the current scientific name rather than that alternative classification

Surface Forms

Pilosella officinarum singular
Pilosella officinarums plural

Morphology

Pilosella + officinarum

This is a scientific Latin binomial (a species name) rather than a regular compositional English phrase; understanding it requires botanical or Latin knowledge beyond knowing the listed constituents. 'Officinarum' is not an English word and the name functions as a label for a specific plant, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent entries would not reliably derive the meaning.

Etymology

Pilosella officinarum comes from Latin words: pilosella is a small form of pilosus, meaning 'hairy', and officinarum points to old 'herb shops' where useful plants were kept. So the name gives a clear image of a small, soft, hairy plant people once used, which helps explain why it names this soft, hairy hawkweed.