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genus Craspedia

genus Craspedia

9.9
A group of flowering herbs from Australia and New Zealand with round yellow flower heads
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Craspedia
  • Gardeners value members of the genus Craspedia for their distinctive globe-shaped yellow flowers.

Examples

  • The genus Craspedia includes several striking species commonly found in the grasslands of New Zealand.

  • Scientists are studying the unique pollination strategies of the genus Craspedia.

  • The genus Craspedia includes many unique species.

  • Did you know that the genus Craspedia is native to Australia?

  • Gardeners value members of the genus Craspedia for their distinctive globe-shaped yellow flowers.

  • The genus Craspedia includes several striking species commonly found in the grasslands of New Zealand.

  • Scientists are studying the unique pollination strategies of the genus Craspedia.

Synonyms

Craspedia
vsgenus Craspedia
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant from Australia and New Zealand that has bright round yellow flowers used in bouquets

is the formal scientific phrase for the same group name

Surface Forms

genus Craspedia singular
genera Craspedia plural

Morphology

genus + Craspedia

The phrase denotes the biological rank 'genus' named Craspedia, so its meaning is directly compositional from 'genus' (a taxonomic group) plus the plant name 'Craspedia'. Although the terminology is specialized, the noun + proper-name structure is transparent and would be understood by a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Genus Craspedia is the scientific name plant experts gave to a group of herbs with bright, round yellow 'button' flowers. Because the plants have small ball-shaped flower heads, the name points to that look, so genus Craspedia now means that group of round, yellow-flowered plants.