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Chrysopsis

Chrysopsis

9.9
A North American plant with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers that often grows in sandy soil
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɪsəˌsɪpəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : crisopsis
  • The fields were dotted with bright Chrysopsis blooming in the late summer sun.

Examples

  • Several species of Chrysopsis are found only in the southeastern United States.

  • Many gardeners love planting Chrysopsis for its vibrant color.

  • Botanists collected samples of Chrysopsis to study their unique adaptation to sandy soils.

  • The Chrysopsis blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • In the garden, the bright yellow flowers of Chrysopsis attract many butterflies.

  • During their field research, scientists identified several new species of Chrysopsis native to the region.

  • The Chrysopsis plant thrives in well-drained soil and requires plenty of sunlight.

Synonyms

golden aster
vsChrysopsis
  • US
7.5

A North American plant with bright yellow flowers like a daisy

is the formal botanical genus name for the same group

Compounds

Chrysopsis villosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for several years with hairy stems and yellow flowers in dry areas of North America

Chrysopsis mariana
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for many years with small yellow flowers in the southeastern United States

Surface Forms

Chrysopsis singular
Chrysopses plural

Etymology

Chrysopsis comes from Greek parts chrys- meaning 'gold' and -opsis meaning 'appearance' or 'look'. So the name means 'golden-looking', which fits these plants with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers.