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Chrysanthemum morifolium

Chrysanthemum morifolium

8.6
A plant with large colorful flowers grown for decoration and tea
  • noun
  • /ˌkraɪsænˈθɛməm ˌmɔːrɪˈfoʊliəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : margarita de morfología
  • The vibrant Chrysanthemum morifolium blooms are popular in autumn floral displays.

Examples

  • Tea made from Chrysanthemum morifolium flowers is enjoyed throughout East Asia.

  • She planted several Chrysanthemum morifolium bushes along the garden path for their striking colors.

  • The Chrysanthemum morifolium blooms beautifully in autumn.

  • Many gardeners love Chrysanthemums morifolium for their vibrant colors.

  • She planted several Chrysanthemum morifolium bushes along the garden path for their striking colors.

  • The vibrant Chrysanthemum morifolium blooms are popular in autumn floral displays.

  • Tea made from Chrysanthemum morifolium flowers is enjoyed throughout East Asia.

Synonyms

florist's chrysanthemum
vsChrysanthemum morifolium
7.6

A garden plant with large colorful flowers used by florists

is grown broadly for decorative display rather than mainly for flower trade

Surface Forms

Chrysanthemum morifolium singular
Chrysanthemums morifolium plural

Morphology

Chrysanthemum + morifolium

The headword 'Chrysanthemum' clearly signals the flower genus, so a learner who knows that word can infer this refers to a kind of chrysanthemum. The specific epithet 'morifolium' is Latin and not transparent to a B1 learner, so the precise nuance of the name is not derivable. Because the overall sense 'a species/type of chrysanthemum' is recoverable but the second element is opaque, the expression is partially transparent.

Etymology

Chrysanthemum morifolium takes its name from old Greek and Latin words. The part chrysanthemum joins words meaning 'gold' and 'flower' because many of these flowers are yellow, and morifolium means 'mulberry leaf' because the plant's leaves look like those of a mulberry. So the name gives a simple picture of a bright, mulberry-leaved flower and helps you remember the plant today.