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candyweed

candyweed

9.9
A bog plant with spikes of yellow-orange flowers that grows in the pine barrens
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : polígala
  • In the spring, the candyweed brightens the pine barrens with its distinctive yellow-orange spikes.

Examples

  • The botanist took several photographs of the candyweed growing near the edge of the swamp.

  • Researchers discovered that the candyweed only thrives in acidic bogs of the region.

  • Look at the stunning candyweed flowers!

  • Wow, this candyweed is beautiful!

  • In the spring, the candyweed brightens the pine barrens with its distinctive yellow-orange spikes.

  • Researchers discovered that the candyweed only thrives in acidic bogs of the region.

  • The botanist took several photographs of the candyweed growing near the edge of the swamp.

Synonyms

Polygala lutea
vscandyweed
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that grows in wet, swampy places in the southeastern United States and has spikes of yellow-orange flowers

is the informal common name rather than the scientific label
orange milkwort
vscandyweed
  • US
9.9

A bog plant with spikes of orange-yellow flowers that grows in the southeastern United States

is a different common name used informally for the same species
yellow milkwort
vscandyweed
  • US
9.9

A small plant that grows in wet sandy areas in the southeastern United States and has spikes of yellow-orange flowers

is another informal common name rather than a scientific term
yellow bachelor's button
vscandyweed
  • US
9.9

A plant that grows in bogs and has spikes of yellow-orange flowers

is the informal species name used locally instead of the scientific one

Surface Forms

candyweed singular
candyweeds plural

Morphology

candyweed = candy + weed (transparent) = candy + weed

The compound is a straightforward modifier + noun ('candy' + 'weed') and will be interpretable by learners as a kind of plant, even if the exact species is unknown.

Etymology

Candyweed is a simple compound of candy and weed, named because its bright yellow‑orange flower spikes look like small 'sweets' on the plant. So the name helps you remember this bog plant by its candy-like, colorful spikes.