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Genista anglica

Genista anglica

9.9
A prickly bush with bright yellow flowers that grows on moors
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Genista anglica thrives in acidic, sandy soils where few other shrubs can grow.

Examples

  • Walking across the moor, she noticed patches of Genista anglica among the heather.

  • The Genista anglica is valued by some gardeners for its vibrant yellow blossoms.

  • The Genista anglica blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Have you seen a Genista anglica in the wild?

  • Genista anglica is known for its bright yellow flowers that attract various pollinators.

  • Many hikers enjoy the sight of Genista anglica blooming along the coastal trails.

  • In gardens, Genista anglica is appreciated for its ability to thrive in poor soil conditions.

Surface Forms

Genista anglica singular
Genista anglicas plural

Morphology

Genista + anglica

The phrase is a Latin binomial: 'Genista' names the broom genus, and 'anglica' functions as a species epithet likely meaning 'English', so a learner who knows those constituents can infer this refers to an English/English-region type of broom. However 'anglica' is not an English lexical item and the precise botanical details (prickliness, yellow flowers, habitat) are not fully derivable from the parts, making the meaning only partially predictable for a B1 learner.

Etymology

Genista anglica comes from old Latin: Genista was the name for broom-like shrubs with yellow flowers and anglica means 'English'. So the name literally says 'English broom', which helps you remember it is a prickly shrub with bright yellow flowers found on the moors.