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wavy-leaved aster

wavy-leaved aster

9.1
A North American plant with wavy leaves and pale blue flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : aster de hojas onduladas
  • The wavy-leaved aster blooms in late summer, adding delicate color to woodland edges.

Examples

  • We found a cluster of wavy-leaved asters growing along the hiking trail.

  • Gardeners appreciate the wavy-leaved aster for its resilience and attractive foliage.

  • The wavy-leaved aster blooms beautifully in late summer.

  • I've always admired the wavy-leaved asters in the garden.

  • The wavy-leaved aster is often seen in gardens where its blue flowers attract many bees.

  • During our nature walk, we spotted several wavy-leaved asters near the stream, their leaves shimmering in the sunlight.

  • Many local gardeners choose the wavy-leaved aster for its unique leaf shape and eye-catching blooms.

Surface Forms

wavy-leaved aster singular
wavy-leaved asters plural

Morphology

wavy-leaved + aster

This is a straightforward descriptive noun phrase: 'wavy-leaved' denotes leaves with wavy edges (a transparent compound of 'wavy' + 'leaved') and 'aster' names a type of flower, so the overall meaning is directly recoverable from the parts. The construction is compositional and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will readily understand it.

Etymology

The name wavy-leaved aster is a simple description: wavy-leaved tells you the leaves have wavy edges and aster points to the small flowers that look like a 'star'. That's why the name helps gardeners picture and identify the plant.