Iris pseudacorus
- noun
- Specialized
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Iris pseudacorus
- The pond was lined with Iris pseudacorus blooming in vibrant yellow.
Examples
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Gardeners often plant Iris pseudacorus to add color near water features.
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In many gardens, Iris pseudacorus adds a splash of yellow.
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Iris pseudacorus has become invasive in certain wetlands outside its native range.
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The Iris pseudacorus blooms beautifully in the spring.
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Iris pseudacorus is often found growing in wetlands, showcasing its striking yellow flowers.
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Many landscapers choose Iris pseudacorus for its bright yellow blooms that thrive near water.
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In spring, Iris pseudacorus creates a stunning display of yellow flowers in garden ponds.
Synonyms
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4.8
A tall plant with yellow iris flowers that grows in wet places
A plant with bright yellow flowers that grows near ponds and rivers
A yellow flower that grows in wet places like marshes and pond edges
How Blue
- Specialized
- Specialized
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1.6
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
iris + pseudacorus
The phrase is a botanical binomial combining the common noun 'iris' (a flower) with a Latin species epithet; a learner who knows both parts can plausibly infer it names a particular kind of iris. However, the specific sense (that it is the yellow, wetland-associated species) and the Latin epithet's meaning are specialized and not fully predictable for an average B1 learner, so the transparency is only partial.
Etymology
Iris pseudacorus may come from Greek: pseudo means 'false' and acorus is the old name for another wetland plant. People gave it this name because the iris' long leaves look like acorus, so the name warns that it only 'looks like' that plant, not that it is the same one.