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sunrose

sunrose

9.9
A low plant with bright yellow flowers that grows in dry rocky soil
  • noun
translation icon : heliantemo
  • We planted a sunrose in the rock garden because of its tolerance for dry soil.
  • red sunrose

Examples

  • Many gardeners appreciate the low-maintenance beauty of the sunrose.

  • The sunrose bloomed beautifully in the garden.

  • The sunrose blooms in early summer with vibrant yellow petals.

  • I saw a sunrose growing near the rocky path.

  • The vibrant yellow flowers of the sunrose bloom beautifully in the summer sun.

  • In the dry garden, the sunrose thrives, adding a splash of color to the rocky landscape.

  • During our hike, we admired the delicate sunrose growing between the stones.

Synonyms

sun rose
vssunrose
9.5

A plant with small yellow flowers that grows in dry rocky places

is written as a single word with identical meaning
Helianthemum
vssunrose
  • Specialized
9.9

A small plant with bright flowers that grows on dry, rocky ground

is the common name stressing vigorous growth and bright flowers
rockrose
vssunrose
8.4

A low bush with flowers like roses that grows in dry, sunny places

is a broader regional common term not limited to the precise genus

Surface Forms

sunrose singular
sunroses plural

Morphology

sunrose = sun + rose (semi-transparent) = sun + rose

Formed as a compound 'sun' + 'rose' so learners can infer a sun-associated flower, but the term refers to Helianthemum (not a true rose), so the exact botanical meaning is not fully predictable.

Etymology

Sunrose comes from the two simple words sun and rose, because its small, bright flowers look like little roses and love sunny, dry places. Its Latin name Helianthemum also means 'sun-flower', so the name helps you remember a low, sun-loving plant with bright blooms.