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Coreopsis gigantea

Coreopsis gigantea

9.9
A large bush like a small tree with feathery leaves and big yellow flowers that grows on the California coast
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • During spring, Coreopsis gigantea flourishes along the coastline, showcasing its feathery leaves and vibrant flowers.

Examples

  • The sandy bluffs were covered in blooming Coreopsis gigantea throughout the spring.

  • Wildlife often visits the showy yellow flowers of Coreopsis gigantea along the Pacific shoreline.

  • Many gardeners in California appreciate Coreopsis gigantea for its ability to thrive in coastal conditions.

  • The Coreopsis gigantea blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Have you seen the Coreopsis gigantea at the botanical garden?

  • In coastal gardens, Coreopsis gigantea adds bright yellow blooms that attract many butterflies.

  • The large yellow flower heads of Coreopsis gigantea create a stunning display in southern California landscapes.

Synonyms

giant coreopsis
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  • US
9.6

A large shrub with feathery leaves and bright yellow flowers that grows on the coast

describes it as a treelike form rather than an ordinary shrub

Surface Forms

Coreopsis gigantea singular
Coreopsis giganteas plural

Morphology

coreopsis + gigantea

This is a binomial scientific name composed of the genus name 'Coreopsis' (a flowering plant) plus the specific epithet 'gigantea' (from Latin meaning 'giant/large'), so the overall sense is simply 'a large Coreopsis'. Because the meaning follows a straightforward descriptive pattern used in species names, a learner who knows both parts can infer it refers to a large/giant form of Coreopsis.

Etymology

Coreopsis gigantea may come from old Greek and Latin words. The first part, Coreopsis, comes from a Greek word for 'bug' because the seed looks like a small bug, and gigantea means 'giant', so the name gives the image of a very large, showy shrub with bright yellow flowers.