Prunus serrulata
- noun
- Specialized
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cerezo japonés
- Gardeners often plant Prunus serrulata for its spectacular springtime flowers.
Examples
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In Japan, the Prunus serrulata is celebrated during cherry blossom festivals.
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The delicate petals of Prunus serrulata are a symbol of renewal in Japanese culture.
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Every spring, the park is filled with tourists eager to see the Prunus serrulata in full bloom.
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The Prunus serrulata blooms beautifully in the spring.
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Every spring, the park is filled with tourists eager to see the Prunus serrulata in full bloom.
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Gardeners often plant Prunus serrulata for its spectacular springtime flowers.
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In Japan, the Prunus serrulata is celebrated during cherry blossom festivals.
Synonyms
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A tree with showy white or pink blossoms in spring
A tree from East Asia with pretty pink or white blossoms in spring
A tree with small pink or white flowers that blooms in spring
How Ornamental
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Prunus + serrulata
This is a Latin binomial (genus + species epithet) functioning as a taxonomic label rather than a regular compositional English phrase. Knowing 'Prunus' (a genus of trees) and an undefined epithet like 'serrulata' would not allow a B1 learner to infer the specific meaning 'Japanese ornamental cherry' without specialist botanical knowledge, so the expression is not transparently compositional.
Etymology
Prunus serrulata is a scientific name from Latin: Prunus was the old word for 'cherry' and serrulata means 'little saw', referring to the tiny saw-like teeth on the leaves. So the name simply describes the Japanese cherry tree known for its showy spring flowers.