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Hulsea algida

Hulsea algida

9.9
A small mountain plant that grows in clumps with hairy stems and yellow daisy-like flowers
  • noun
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  • Hikers admired the distinctive hairy stems and bright yellow flowers of the Hulsea algida along the trail.

Examples

  • The high mountain slopes were scattered with clusters of Hulsea algida in full bloom.

  • The Hulsea algida thrives in rocky soils.

  • Botanists conducted a study on the distribution of Hulsea algida across different elevations.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Hulsea algida for its unique appearance.

  • Hikers admired the distinctive hairy stems and bright yellow flowers of the Hulsea algida along the trail.

  • The high mountain slopes were scattered with clusters of Hulsea algida in full bloom.

  • Botanists conducted a study on the distribution of Hulsea algida across different elevations.

Synonyms

alpine hulsea
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9.9

A low plant in small clumps with hairy stems and yellow flower heads that grows in high mountain areas

is the same botanical description differing only in minor wording
alpine gold
vsHulsea algida
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9.3

A low plant with small bright yellow flowers that grows on rocky mountain slopes

is the same plant but describes those parts as rays not petals

Surface Forms

Hulsea algida singular
Hulsea algidas plural

Morphology

Hulsea + algida

This is a Latin binomial (genus + specific epithet) naming a particular plant species, so its meaning is a taxonomic label rather than a compositional phrase. A B1 learner who knows the entry for 'Hulsea' but not the Latin epithet 'algida' (and who generally lacks knowledge of botanical/Latin naming conventions) would not be able to derive the plant description, making it opaque.

Etymology

Hulsea algida mixes a person's name, Hulsea, with the Latin word algida, which means 'cold'. That 'cold' part points to its home on high, chilly mountain slopes, so the name helps you remember this small yellow wildflower lives in cold places.