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large-leaved aster

large-leaved aster

7.1
A plant that lives for several years with broad leaves and small daisy-like flowers
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : aster de hojas grandes
  • The large-leaved aster is prized for its broad foliage and delicate flowers.

Examples

  • The large-leaved aster blooms beautifully in late summer.

  • We found a cluster of large-leaved aster growing along the forest trail.

  • Gardeners in Europe often cultivate the large-leaved aster as an ornamental plant.

  • Many gardeners prefer the large-leaved aster for its vibrant colors.

  • Gardeners in Europe often cultivate the large-leaved aster as an ornamental plant.

  • The large-leaved aster is prized for its broad foliage and delicate flowers.

  • We found a cluster of large-leaved aster growing along the forest trail.

Synonyms

Aster macrophyllus
vslarge-leaved aster
  • Specialized
9.8

A woodland plant with large leaves and pale purple flowers

is the common name for the same North American perennial with broad leaves

Surface Forms

large-leaved aster singular
large-leaved asters plural

Morphology

large-leaved + aster

The phrase is directly compositional: 'large-leaved' denotes 'having large leaves' and 'aster' is a type of flower, so the meaning 'an aster with large leaves' is immediately derivable from the parts. This adjective + noun naming pattern is common and follows regular English morphology, making it transparent to a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

Large-leaved aster paints a simple picture. The word aster names a flower that looks like a small 'star', and large-leaved tells you the plant has big leaves, so the name means an aster with large leaves.