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Haplopappus spinulosus

Haplopappus spinulosus

9.9
A slender plant with slightly hairy leaves and yellow flower heads
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Haplopappus spinulosus
  • The leaves of Haplopappus spinulosus are weakly bristly, which distinguishes it from similar species.

Examples

  • Botanists use the yellow flower heads of Haplopappus spinulosus to help identify it in the field.

  • Haplopappus spinulosus is commonly found in dry, rocky areas of the American West.

  • The Haplopappus spinulosus thrives in dry, rocky soil.

  • Have you seen the Haplopappus spinulosus blooming in the garden?

  • The leaves of Haplopappus spinulosus are weakly bristly and often grow in clusters.

  • Haplopappus spinulosus is a unique plant known for its striking yellow flower heads.

  • In the wild, Haplopappus spinulosus can often be seen scattered across the rocky landscapes.

Synonyms

yellow spiny daisy
vsHaplopappus spinulosus
  • US
9.3

Thin plant from western North America that lives for several years with slightly hairy leaves and yellow flowers

has identical meaning but uses a scientific style rather than a common name

Surface Forms

Haplopappus spinulosus singular
Haplopappus spinulosi plural

Morphology

Haplopappus + spinulosus

This is a Latin binomial (scientific name) composed of a genus and a species epithet rather than a compositional English phrase; the second element 'spinulosus' is not a common English word and is absent from standard learner dictionaries. A typical B1 learner who knows the listed constituents would not be able to derive the plant description from these parts, so the meaning is not transparently recoverable.

Etymology

Haplopappus spinulosus comes from old Greek and Latin parts: haplo- and pappus meaning 'single tuft of hairs', and spinulosus meaning 'small spines'. So the name gives a clear picture of a plant with a single hair tuft on its seeds and little spines, which helps explain the plant's look today.