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Coreopsis maritima

Coreopsis maritima

9.6
A low, sturdy garden plant with single yellow flowers on each stem
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • She planted Coreopsis maritima to add a splash of yellow to her flower beds.

Examples

  • Coreopsis maritima thrives in well-drained soil and is popular among gardeners for its cheerful appearance.

  • The coastal garden featured several Coreopsis maritima blooming in the spring sunshine.

  • The Coreopsis maritima blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Many gardeners love Coreopsis maritima for its vibrant color.

  • Coreopsis maritima is often praised for its bright yellow flowers that attract butterflies to the garden.

  • In her backyard, she found that Coreopsis maritima was a hardy plant that flourished in sunny spots.

  • The nursery had plenty of Coreopsis maritima in bloom, delighting customers with its vibrant colors.

Synonyms

sea dahlia
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9.0

A garden plant with one large bright flower on each stalk grown for decoration

is native to Mexico rather than developed from a wildflower

Surface Forms

Coreopsis maritima singular
Coreopsis maritimas plural

Morphology

coreopsis + maritima

This is a compositional Latin binomial: 'coreopsis' names the genus (a flowering plant) and 'maritima' is an epithet cognate with English 'maritime' meaning 'of the sea' or coastal. A learner who knows both constituents can infer this denotes a species/variety of coreopsis associated with maritime or coastal habitats, so the overall meaning is directly derivable from its parts.

Etymology

Coreopsis maritima gets its name from Greek and Latin words. Coreopsis comes from a Greek word for a small 'bug' because the seeds look like tiny bugs, and maritima means 'by the sea' because the plant often grows near the coast, so the name gives a clear picture of a yellow flower that lives by the sea.