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seaside goldenrod

seaside goldenrod

1 8.9
A plant with bright yellow flowers that grows near the sea
  • noun
  • /ˈsiːsaɪd ˈɡoʊldənrɒd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : solidago costera
  • The seaside goldenrod is tolerant of salty, sandy soils near the ocean.

Examples

  • In late summer, the seaside goldenrod blooms with bright yellow flowers along the dunes.

  • Birds and butterflies are often attracted to the seaside goldenrod in coastal gardens.

  • The seaside goldenrod blooms beautifully in late summer.

  • I saw a field of seaside goldenrods by the beach.

  • The seaside goldenrod blooms with bright yellow flowers along the coastal dunes.

  • Many visitors enjoy photographing the seaside goldenrod that grows near the beach.

  • In the fall, the seaside goldenrod adds vibrant color to the landscape by the ocean.

Synonyms

Solidago sempervirens
vsseaside goldenrod
  • Specialized
9.9

A strong, showy plant with bright yellow flowers that grows by the sea

is the common label emphasising strength and showiness rather than the scientific name
beach goldenrod
vsseaside goldenrod
  • Specialized
7.7

A tall plant with bright yellow flowers that grows on sandy coasts

is specifically native to coastal areas and noted for strong, showy appearance

Surface Forms

seaside goldenrod singular
seaside goldenrods plural

Morphology

seaside + goldenrod

The noun-noun compound is compositionally transparent: 'seaside' (by the sea) modifies 'goldenrod' (a yellow-flowered plant), so the meaning is simply a goldenrod that grows at the seaside. This is a regular location modifier pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the meaning.

Etymology

Seaside goldenrod paints a simple picture: goldenrod joins golden ('yellow') and rod ('tall stem'), and seaside means 'by the sea'. So the name means a yellow, tall plant that grows on sandy coasts.