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Gomphrena globosa

Gomphrena globosa

9.9
A tropical plant with round pink, red, or purple flowers that keep their color when dried
  • noun
  • /ɡɒmˈfriːnə ɡloʊˈboʊsə/
  • Specialized
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  • I bought some Gomphrena globosa seeds for my garden.

Examples

  • The Gomphrena globosa flowers are vibrant and long-lasting.

  • The Gomphrena globosa is prized for its vibrant flowers that do not fade after drying.

  • Many gardeners grow Gomphrena globosa for use in floral arrangements because of its long-lasting blooms.

  • You can often find Gomphrena globosa in tropical gardens because it thrives in hot, sunny climates.

  • Gomphrena globosa produces vibrant Gomphrena globosa flowers that can last for months even after being dried.

  • Gardeners often use Gomphrena globosa to add a splash of color to their flower arrangements.

  • In tropical gardens, Gomphrena globosa thrives and blooms beautifully throughout the summer.

Synonyms

globe amaranth
vsGomphrena globosa
  • US
9.9

A tropical plant with round bright flowers that keep their color when dried

is the scientific name used in formal or botanical contexts
bachelor's button
vsGomphrena globosa
  • US
8.2

A tropical plant with bright rose, red, or purple flowers that keep their color when dried

focuses on round bright flower heads rather than vague flower descriptions

Surface Forms

Gomphrena globosa singular
Gomphrena globosas plural

Morphology

Gomphrena + globosa

This is a Latin binomial: 'Gomphrena' designates the genus (tropical herbs with colorful flower heads) and 'globosa' is a Latin adjective meaning 'globose' or 'round', so a learner who actually knows both constituents could infer a round/globe-shaped Gomphrena (globe amaranth). However, 'globosa' is not a common English word and the construction is a technical taxonomic name, so typical B1 learners knowing only ordinary English vocabulary would not reliably derive the meaning without botanical or Latin knowledge.

Etymology

Gomphrena globosa comes from Greek and Latin words: Gomphrena from a word for a small 'peg' or 'nail' and globosa meaning 'round' or 'globe'. The name gives a clear picture of tiny, peg-like flower clusters that form round, globe heads, which is why people call it the 'globe amaranth' and notice its long-lasting, colorful blooms.