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Laburnum anagyroides

Laburnum anagyroides

9.9
A small tree or large bush with hanging groups of yellow flowers used in gardens
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : laburno
  • The Laburnum anagyroides blooms in late spring, covering the garden with golden yellow cascades.

Examples

  • Gardeners often use Laburnum anagyroides to add bright color and structure to their landscaping.

  • Every Easter, the churchyard is decorated with flowering branches from the Laburnum anagyroides.

  • The Laburnum anagyroides blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Have you seen the Laburnum anagyroides in the garden?

  • In early summer, the Laburnum anagyroides creates a stunning display of yellow flowers in our backyard.

  • The Laburnum anagyroides is often admired for its elegant, drooping clusters of bright yellow blossoms.

  • With its striking yellow flowers, the Laburnum anagyroides adds a charming touch to any garden landscape.

Synonyms

common laburnum
vsLaburnum anagyroides
8.7

A small tree with long hanging yellow flowers often grown in gardens

is the scientific or formal name for the same species

Surface Forms

Morphology

Laburnum + anagyroides

This is a Latin binomial (scientific) name combining a genus label with a specific epithet; the epithet 'anagyroides' is not a common English word and is not found in the learner dictionary provided. Understanding that it denotes a particular species requires domain-specific botanical knowledge or familiarity with Latin/Greek formation, so a B1 learner who knows the surface constituents would not be able to derive the full meaning.

Etymology

Laburnum anagyroides is a tree with long, hanging clusters of bright yellow flowers that look like a 'golden chain'. That clear image helps you remember that the name refers to an ornamental tree covered in golden, drooping blooms.