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slender knapweed

slender knapweed

9.3
A wildflower with thin stems and small purple flower heads
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : centaurea delgada
  • The meadow was filled with wildflowers, including bright purple slender knapweed swaying in the breeze.

Examples

  • Gardeners appreciate slender knapweed for its delicate stems and long blooming period.

  • The slender knapweed blooms beautifully in summer.

  • Botanists identified the rare slender knapweed growing along the edge of the woodland.

  • I spotted a slender knapweed while hiking in the Alps.

  • Botanists identified the rare slender knapweed growing along the edge of the woodland.

  • Gardeners appreciate slender knapweed for its delicate stems and long blooming period.

  • The meadow was filled with wildflowers, including bright purple slender knapweed swaying in the breeze.

Synonyms

knapweed
vsslender knapweed
1 9.9

A wild plant with purple, thistle-like flowers

is a single species with a slender form and purple flower heads
Centaurea
vsslender knapweed
  • Specialized
9.9

A flowering plant like knapweed or star thistle

is one specific species within the genus noted for its slender form

Surface Forms

slender knapweed singular
slender knapweeds plural

Morphology

slender + knapweed

The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'slender' describes the form of the 'knapweed', so the meaning is directly derivable as a knapweed that is thin or delicate. This is a common compositional pattern across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily understand the MWE.

Etymology

Slender knapweed combines slender, meaning thin, and knap, an old word for a small 'knob' or 'head' that points to its round flower tips. So the name helps you picture a thin-stemmed plant with small, round purple flower heads.