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Chaenomeles japonica

Chaenomeles japonica

9.9
A thorny shrub from Japan with red spring flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Chaenomeles japonica in the garden blooms with stunning red flowers each spring.

Examples

  • Many gardeners use Chaenomeles japonica as a decorative hedge due to its dense, thorny branches.

  • The Chaenomeles japonica blooms beautifully in early spring.

  • Botanists appreciate Chaenomeles japonica for its hardiness and ornamental value.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Chaenomeles japonica for its vibrant red flowers.

  • The Chaenomeles japonica in the garden blooms with stunning red flowers each spring.

  • Many gardeners use Chaenomeles japonica as a decorative hedge due to its dense, thorny branches.

  • Botanists appreciate Chaenomeles japonica for its hardiness and ornamental value.

Synonyms

Maule's quince
vsChaenomeles japonica
9.9

A thorny shrub with bright red flowers grown in gardens

is the commonly used name for the same Japan-native shrub
Japanese quince
vsChaenomeles japonica
8.7

A bush from China that loses its leaves, has thorns and red or white flowers

is native to Japan and mainly produces red blossoms

Surface Forms

Chaenomeles japonica singular
Chaenomeles japonica plural

Morphology

Chaenomeles + japonica

The binomial is directly compositional: 'Chaenomeles' denotes a shrub genus and 'japonica' signals a Japanese variety/origin. A B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings would reasonably infer this refers to a Japanese ornamental shrub with blossoms, and taxonomic name formation is a regular, cross-linguistic pattern, so the meaning is transparent.

Etymology

The plant Chaenomeles japonica, whose name parts Chaenomeles and japonica mean 'open apple' and 'from Japan', was named for its wide, open flowers and small apple-like fruit. That's why people call it 'Japanese quince' and use it in gardens as a thorny hedge with bright red spring flowers.