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Talinum augustissimum

Talinum augustissimum

9.9
A flowering plant from the southwestern United States with narrow leaves and yellow-orange flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Botanists distinguish Talinum augustissimum from related species by its narrower leaves and flower color.

Examples

  • Gardeners value Talinum augustissimum for its drought tolerance and distinctive yellow-orange blossoms.

  • Talinum augustissimum is native to arid regions in the southwestern United States.

  • The Talinum augustissimum blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Many gardeners prefer Talinum augustissimum for its vibrant flowers.

  • Talinum augustissimum is a flowering plant native to the southwestern United States, known for its yellow-orange flowers.

  • The leaves of Talinum augustissimum are narrower compared to its relative, Talinum aurantiacum.

  • Talinum augustissimum thrives in dry climates, making it a popular choice for xeriscaping in gardens.

Synonyms

narrow-leaved flame flower
vsTalinum augustissimum
  • US
9.9

A plant from the southwestern United States with narrow leaves and yellow-orange flowers

is the formal Latin name used by scientists for the same plant

Surface Forms

Talinum augustissimum singular
Talinum augustissimums plural

Morphology

Talinum + augustissimum

This is a Latin binomial rather than a normal English phrase: 'Talinum' is a genus name and 'augustissimum' is a Latin superlative form not attested in the learner's dictionary entry. Even if an English learner knew the genus name and the root 'august', botanical Latin morphology and taxonomic naming are specialized and not compositionally transparent to a B1 learner, so the species meaning cannot be derived from the parts.

Etymology

Talinum augustissimum may come from Latin. The part augustissimum means 'most majestic' and likely refers to the plant's bright yellow-orange flowers, so the name points to its showy appearance.