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Sparaxis tricolor

Sparaxis tricolor

9.9
A bright garden flower from South Africa with yellow petals and purple spots
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The vibrant blooms of Sparaxis tricolor make it a popular choice for spring gardens.

Examples

  • We planted several Sparaxis tricolor bulbs along the garden path last autumn.

  • The garden was filled with vibrant Sparaxis tricolor plants.

  • Botanists admire the striking coloration of Sparaxis tricolor in its natural habitat.

  • Look at that beautiful Sparaxis tricolor!

  • The vibrant blooms of Sparaxis tricolor make it a popular choice for spring gardens.

  • We planted several Sparaxis tricolor bulbs along the garden path last autumn.

  • Botanists admire the striking coloration of Sparaxis tricolor in its natural habitat.

Surface Forms

Sparaxis tricolor singular
Sparaxis tricolors plural

Morphology

Sparaxis + tricolor

The compound is a straightforward combination of a genus name for a flowering plant ('Sparaxis') and the adjective 'tricolor' meaning 'three-coloured', so the overall sense — a Sparaxis plant with three colours — is directly derivable from the parts. This adjective‑noun/binomial pattern is transparent and follows common naming logic, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Sparaxis tricolor gives a clear visual clue: the word tricolor means 'three colours', and the flowers often show bright yellow with purple spots and other shades, so the name helps you remember it as a showy, three‑colour garden flower.