zigzag goldenrod
- noun
- /ˈzɪɡˌzæɡ ˈɡoʊldənˌrɒd/
- US
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solidago zigzagueante
- The bright flowers of the zigzag goldenrod attract many pollinators in late summer.
Examples
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The zigzag goldenrod grows well in shady areas, making it a favorite for woodland gardens.
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Gardeners often use zigzag goldenrod to add color to shaded woodland areas.
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She identified the plant as zigzag goldenrod because of its distinctive stem pattern.
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The zigzag goldenrod blooms beautifully in the fall.
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Many gardeners love the zigzag goldenrod for its unique shape.
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Many gardeners love to plant zigzag goldenrod for its vibrant yellow flowers and unique stem shape.
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In late summer, the zigzag goldenrod adds a splash of color to the forest floor with its striking blooms.
Synonyms
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A tall plant with many small bright yellow flowers often seen in fields in late summer
A plant with wide leaves and small groups of yellow flowers
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound combines 'zigzag' (describing a side-to-side, sharply bending form) with 'goldenrod' (a yellow-flowered plant), so the meaning — a goldenrod with zigzag-shaped stems — is directly derivable from its parts. This is a regular compositional noun phrase pattern that is predictable and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand it.
Etymology
Zigzag goldenrod gets its name from the plant's stems, which bend back and forth like a zigzag, and from its bright yellow flowers, which give the plant the name goldenrod. So the name makes a simple picture to help you remember: a yellow-flowered plant with zigzag stems.