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treasure flower

treasure flower

9.0
A South African garden plant with bright orange flowers and dark spots
  • noun
  • /ˈtrɛʒər ˈflaʊər/
  • South African
translation icon : flor del tesoro
  • The treasure flower brightens up the landscape with its vivid orange and black-eyed petals.

Examples

  • We planted treasure flowers along the garden path for their vibrant blooms.

  • The treasure flower adds a bright splash of color to many gardens.

  • Because it tolerates drought, the treasure flower is popular in xeriscaping designs.

  • The treasure flower blooms beautifully in spring.

  • I planted several treasure flowers in my garden.

  • In summer, the treasure flower attracts bees and butterflies with its vibrant blooms.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the treasure flower for its resilience to harsh conditions and its striking appearance.

Synonyms

Gazania rigens
vstreasure flower
  • Specialized
9.9

A low-growing plant with bright orange flowers that have dark spots at the base of the petals

is the common everyday name used instead of the Latin form

Surface Forms

treasure flower singular
treasure flowers plural

Morphology

treasure + flower

The compound is directly compositional: 'treasure' modifies 'flower', so a learner who knows both words will infer it denotes a kind of valued or ornamental flower. While the precise botanical details (orange rays, black eyespots) are not predictable, the core meaning 'a type of flower' is transparently conveyed by the constituents and follows common modifier+noun patterns.

Etymology

Treasure flower may come from the plant's bright orange blooms with dark centers that look like little hidden treasures. That's why people called the flower a treasure, and why gardeners grow it for color and charm.