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Sphaeralcea coccinea

Sphaeralcea coccinea

9.9
A flowering plant with bright red clustered flowers that grows in dry western prairies
  • noun
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  • Gardeners appreciate Sphaeralcea coccinea for its vibrant racemose red flowers and drought tolerance.

Examples

  • Sphaeralcea coccinea thrives in dry prairies across the western United States.

  • Unlike some other mallows, Sphaeralcea coccinea blooms abundantly from late spring to midsummer.

  • The Sphaeralcea coccinea blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Have you seen the Sphaeralcea coccinea in the garden?

  • Sphaeralcea coccinea produces stunning clusters of red flowers that attract various pollinators.

  • In many gardens, Sphaeralcea coccinea adds a splash of color with its bright red blossoms.

  • You can find Sphaeralcea coccinea growing in arid areas, showcasing its resilience to dry conditions.

Synonyms

Malvastrum coccineum
vsSphaeralcea coccinea
  • Specialized
9.9

A wild plant with bright red flowers that grows in dry parts of the western United States

is the same species under a different scientific name
red false mallow
vsSphaeralcea coccinea
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant with groups of bright red flowers that grows in the western United States

is the same plant recorded under an alternative scientific name
prairie mallow
vsSphaeralcea coccinea
  • US
9.6

A plant from the western United States with bright red flowers in small clusters

is the same species but placed under a different taxonomic name

Surface Forms

Sphaeralcea coccinea singular
Sphaeralcea coccineas plural

Morphology

Sphaeralcea + coccinea

This is a Latin taxonomic binomial (genus + species epithet) rather than a regular English multiword expression; the genus may hint at a mallow but the specific epithet 'coccinea' is a Latin descriptor not listed here and is not predictable for a B1 learner. Because understanding the full meaning requires botanical/Latin knowledge beyond basic constituent meanings, the expression is not transparently derivable by typical learners.

Etymology

Sphaeralcea coccinea comes from Latin words that give a simple picture: Sphaeralcea joins the ideas of 'round' and 'mallow', and coccinea means 'scarlet', because the flowers are round and bright red. So the name helps you remember this red, mallow-like wildflower.