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Peltiphyllum peltatum

Peltiphyllum peltatum

9.9
A perennial plant with large shield-shaped leaves and white to bright pink flowers that grows by mountain streams in California
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Peltiphyllum peltatum blooms in early spring along mountain streams in California.

Examples

  • The large, shield-shaped leaves of Peltiphyllum peltatum create a dramatic effect in woodland gardens.

  • Gardeners admire Peltiphyllum peltatum for its striking foliage and adaptability to wet soils.

  • Look at that stunning Peltiphyllum peltatum!

  • I saw a beautiful Peltiphyllum peltatum blooming by the river.

  • Gardeners admire Peltiphyllum peltatum for its striking foliage and adaptability to wet soils.

  • The Peltiphyllum peltatum blooms in early spring along mountain streams in California.

  • The large, shield-shaped leaves of Peltiphyllum peltatum create a dramatic effect in woodland gardens.

Synonyms

Indian rhubarb
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  • US
7.7

A perennial plant with large round leaves and groups of bright pink or white flowers that grows beside streams

is the botanical species name used instead of the common name
Darmera peltata
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  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives many years with large round leaves and pink or white flower clusters

is an alternative botanical label highlighting rhizomatous growth and similar features
umbrella plant
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  • US
7.7

A perennial plant with large umbrella-like leaves and white to pink flower clusters near streams

is the precise botanical name for that plant rather than a general descriptive label

Surface Forms

Peltiphyllum peltatum singular
Peltiphyllum peltatums plural

Morphology

Peltiphyllum + peltatum

This is a Latin binomial taxonomic name functioning as a proper scientific label rather than a compositional phrase whose meaning follows from ordinary English words. Even if a learner recognised 'Peltiphyllum' as a plant genus, the specific epithet 'peltatum' is botanical/Latin and not transparently interpretable by a B1 learner without specialist knowledge, so the overall meaning cannot be derived from the parts.

Etymology

Peltiphyllum peltatum gets its name from old Greek words: pelta ('shield') and phyllon ('leaf'), and peltatum also means 'shield-shaped', so the name describes the plant's large, round, shield-like leaves found along mountain streams.