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weeping tree broom

weeping tree broom

9.9
A small plant with drooping branches and purple to white flowers from New Zealand
  • noun
  • New Zealand
translation icon : broom llorón
  • The weeping tree broom brightens gardens with its arching branches and purple blossoms.

Examples

  • In New Zealand, the weeping tree broom is valued for its ornamental appearance.

  • Botanists are studying the unique seed pods produced by the weeping tree broom.

  • The weeping tree broom is beautiful in spring.

  • I planted a weeping tree broom in my garden.

  • In New Zealand, the weeping tree broom is prized for its graceful branches and vibrant flowers.

  • The weeping tree broom adds beauty to landscapes with its elegant drooping form and lovely blossoms.

  • One of the highlights of the garden is the weeping tree broom, especially when it blooms in spring.

Surface Forms

weeping tree broom singular
weeping tree brooms plural

Morphology

weeping + tree + broom

The meaning is directly compositional: 'weeping' indicates drooping branches, 'tree' signals a tree-like form, and 'broom' names a type of woody shrub, so a learner who knows these words can infer a tree/shrub with a weeping habit. Botanical naming by adjective + noun is cross-linguistically common, making the sense readily predictable for a B1 learner.

Etymology

Weeping tree broom: The name weeping tree broom comes from how the plant looks: weeping for its branches that 'hang down', tree because it grows taller than many bushes, and broom for a shrub 'used to make brooms'. That's why the name means a small New Zealand shrub with arching branches, purple flowers and woolly seed pods.