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Prunus glandulosa

Prunus glandulosa

9.9
A small Chinese shrub grown for its red, pink, or white flowers and small red fruit
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many landscapers recommend planting Prunus glandulosa along borders for a beautiful display in early spring.

Examples

  • The Prunus glandulosa adds vibrant color to spring gardens with its stunning blossoms.

  • In botanical collections, Prunus glandulosa is prized for both its ornamental flowers and its fruit.

  • The Prunus glandulosa blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Have you seen the Prunus glandulosa in the garden?

  • In botanical collections, Prunus glandulosa is prized for both its ornamental flowers and its fruit.

  • Many landscapers recommend planting Prunus glandulosa along borders for a beautiful display in early spring.

  • The Prunus glandulosa adds vibrant color to spring gardens with its stunning blossoms.

Synonyms

dwarf flowering almond
vsPrunus glandulosa
  • UK
9.5

A small decorative bush from China with many pink, red, or white flowers

has identical meaning but is known by a different common name

Surface Forms

Prunus glandulosa singular
Prunus glandulosa plural

Morphology

Prunus + glandulosa

This is a Linnaean binomial (a scientific Latin name), so its everyday meaning ('a small Chinese shrub cultivated for its flowers') is not compositionally derivable by a B1 learner from the parts. While 'Prunus' labels a genus of trees/shrubs, 'glandulosa' is not an English word and botanical naming conventions require specialist knowledge, making the overall label non-transparent to general learners.

Etymology

Prunus glandulosa may come from Latin words: Prunus means 'plum' or 'cherry' and glandulosa means 'having small glands', so picture a little cherry-like bush with tiny bumps on its stems or flowers. That's why the name points to a small shrub with cherry-like fruit and bright spring blooms.