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blue poppy

blue poppy

7.1
A long lived plant with hanging clusters of blue or pink flowers that grows in cool mountain areas
  • noun
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  • The blue poppy blooms beautifully in the spring.
  • Himalayan blue poppy
  • blue poppy bloomed
  • double-bloomed blue poppy

Examples

  • The stunning Himalayan blue poppy blooms in vibrant shades of blue during the summer.

  • She was delighted when the blue poppy in her garden finally bloomed.

  • The blue poppy thrives in cool, mountainous regions with moist soil.

  • Tourists visit the Himalayas each year to catch a glimpse of the rare blue poppy.

  • I saw a blue poppy in the garden yesterday.

  • Gardeners appreciate the blue poppy for its unique color and ability to thrive in cooler climates.

  • Many visitors to the botanical garden are captivated by the delicate beauty of the blue poppy flowers.

Synonyms

Meconopsis betonicifolia
vsblue poppy
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that comes back each year with bright sky-blue or pink poppy-like flowers

is the general plant description without listing any specific common name

Surface Forms

blue poppy singular
blue poppies plural

Morphology

blue + poppy

The phrase denotes a poppy that is blue in color, which is directly and transparently derived from combining 'blue' (a color) with 'poppy' (a flowering plant). Color + noun compounds are common and compositional across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer this meaning even without botanical knowledge.

Etymology

Blue poppy is a simple name that comes from the plant's look: it is a true poppy with an unusual blue flower that grows in high, cool mountains. That's why the name today points directly to this rare blue-flowered plant.