Solanum aviculare
- noun
- Specialized
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Solanum aviculare
- The garden's collection includes Solanum aviculare because of its attractive purple flowers.
Examples
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Many bush foods in Australia feature the yellow fruit of Solanum aviculare.
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The Solanum aviculare is commonly known as the kangaroo apple.
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Scientists studied the medicinal properties of Solanum aviculare in treating certain ailments.
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Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of Solanum aviculare in their landscapes.
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The bright yellow fruit of Solanum aviculare is often used in traditional Australian dishes.
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In spring, Solanum aviculare produces beautiful clusters of purple flowers that attract many pollinators.
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Gardeners grow Solanum aviculare for its edible fruit and striking floral display in their yards.
Synonyms
A small Australian plant with purple flowers and yellow, egg-shaped fruit
A small Australian plant with purple flowers and yellow edible berries
Surface Forms
Morphology
Solanum + aviculare
This is a scientific Latin binomial made from a genus name (Solanum) plus a specific epithet, so a learner who knows the parts would recognize it denotes a species of Solanum (i.e., a plant). However, the epithet 'aviculare' is a Latin form unlikely to carry transparent lexical meaning for a B1 learner, and the detailed senses (nightshade, Australian distribution, edible fruit called kangaroo apple) are not derivable from the constituents. Therefore the expression signals category (a species) but not the full, specific meaning.
Etymology
Solanum aviculare is a scientific name that paints a simple picture. Solanum is the nightshade group and aviculare likely means 'of birds' because birds eat the bright yellow fruit and spread the seeds, so the name points to a nightshade with yellow fruit that birds help spread.
