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bush poppy

bush poppy

8.0
An evergreen shrub with bright golden-yellow fragrant flowers
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : pavón arbustivo
  • The bush poppy is prized in gardens for its vibrant golden blossoms.

Examples

  • We saw a cluster of bush poppy shrubs along the hiking trail in southern California.

  • Gardeners recommend planting bush poppy in well-drained soil to encourage healthy growth.

  • The bush poppy blooms beautifully in spring.

  • I love the fragrance of bush poppies in my garden.

  • The bush poppy is a popular choice among gardeners for its fragrant golden flowers.

  • In late spring, the bush poppy bursts into bloom, attracting many pollinators.

  • Planting a bush poppy in your yard can add a splash of color and a delightful scent.

Synonyms

tree poppy
vsbush poppy
  • US
7.8

An evergreen shrub with bright yellow, fragrant flowers that grows in dry places

is written without the hyphen in the color adjective

Surface Forms

bush poppy singular
bush poppies plural

Morphology

bush + poppy

The noun 'bush poppy' is compositionally clear: it denotes a poppy that grows as a bush (a shrub-like poppy), so the overall meaning can be inferred from 'bush' + 'poppy'. This noun–noun compounding follows a common English pattern (and similar patterns exist in many languages), so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily understand it.

Etymology

Bush poppy probably comes from the simple image of a poppy that grows like a small bush. Picture a low, leafy plant covered in bright golden flowers, and that's why the name now means a fragrant 'shrub' that stays green all year with golden yellow blooms.