dwarf iris
- noun
- US
:
iris enano
- Botanists admire the resilience of dwarf iris in rocky soil.
Examples
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She planted dwarf iris near the front walkway for early-season blooms.
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The dwarf iris blooms beautifully in spring.
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The dwarf iris adds a splash of color to the garden each spring.
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Many gardeners love the dwarf iris for its vibrant colors.
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The garden was vibrant with the blooming dwarf iris, showcasing its stunning purple and yellow flowers.
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In early spring, the dwarf iris adds a splash of color to the rocky landscape.
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She planted several dwarf irises along the walkway to brighten up her front yard.
Synonyms
A low-growing iris with bright blue to lilac flowers that blooms in spring
A low plant with bright blue-lilac flowers that blooms in spring
A low-growing iris with crested petals
How Big
44
1.0
- Specialized
1
4.5
- US
- Specialized
1
4.7
46
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines the adjective 'dwarf' (unusually small) with the noun 'iris' (a type of flower), so the meaning 'a small or low-growing iris' is directly inferable from its parts. This adjective+noun plant-naming pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.
Etymology
Dwarf iris comes from the word dwarf (meaning 'small') and iris (the flower). These plants grow low to the ground and have small, bright blooms, so the name helps you remember it is a low-growing, small iris.