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broad-leaved goldenrod

broad-leaved goldenrod

8.5
A plant with wide leaves and small groups of yellow flowers
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : solidago de hojas anchas
  • The broad-leaved goldenrod blooms in late summer along shaded forest edges.

Examples

  • We identified the species as broad-leaved goldenrod by its wide leaves and arching stems.

  • Gardeners often plant broad-leaved goldenrod for its vibrant yellow flowers and attractive foliage.

  • The broad-leaved goldenrod blooms in late summer.

  • Have you seen the broad-leaved goldenrod in the garden?

  • Gardeners often plant broad-leaved goldenrod for its vibrant yellow flowers and attractive foliage.

  • The broad-leaved goldenrod blooms in late summer along shaded forest edges.

  • We identified the species as broad-leaved goldenrod by its wide leaves and arching stems.

Synonyms

zigzag goldenrod
vsbroad-leaved goldenrod
  • US
9.8

A North American plant with zigzag stems and small yellow flowers in woodlands

focuses on wide leaves rather than stem bending

Surface Forms

broad-leaved goldenrod singular
broad-leaved goldenrods plural

Morphology

broad-leaved + goldenrod

The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'broad-leaved' denotes having wide/broad leaves and 'goldenrod' denotes a yellow-flowered plant, so the meaning is directly derivable as a goldenrod plant with broad leaves. This compositional pattern is common and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent meanings would understand it.

Etymology

Broad-leaved goldenrod is a name that describes the plant: broad-leaved means 'wide leaves' and goldenrod shows its small yellow, 'golden' flowers on tall 'rod' stems. So the name helps you recognize the plant by its wide leaves and yellow flowering stems.