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short-spurred

short-spurred

9.5
Having a small tube at the base of the petals
  • adjective
  • Specialized
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  • Some violets have short-spurred petals, making them easy to identify.

Examples

  • The columbine is often classified as short-spurred or long-spurred depending on the variety.

  • This orchid species is distinguished by its short-spurred flowers.

  • The short-spurred variety of the flower blooms earlier in the season.

  • Is this plant short-spurred or long-spurred?

  • The columbine can be identified by its short-spurred petals, which are characteristic of this variety.

  • In the garden, the short-spurred flowers create a unique appearance compared to those with longer spurs.

  • Botanists consider the short-spurred form of this flower to be a sign of adaptation to its environment.

Antonyms

long-spurred
  • Specialized
9.1

A flower that has a long tube at the base of its petals that often holds nectar

How Short

short-spurred
  • Specialized
9.5
long-spurred
  • Specialized
9.1

Surface Forms

short-spurred positive

Morphology

short-spurred = short + spurred (transparent) = short + spur + ed

The adjective is directly built from the adjective 'short' plus the adjective 'spurred' (derived from 'spur' + -ed), so the overall meaning 'having a short spur' is directly recoverable.

Etymology

Short-spurred comes from two simple words: short meaning 'small' and spur meaning a 'point' or small 'spike' like the spur on a boot, so imagine a tiny boot spike under a petal. That's why a short-spurred flower has a small projection at the base of its petals.