Samolus parviflorus

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A small water plant with white flowers that grows at the edges of marshes and ponds

noun

Specialized

: Samolus parviflorus

Samolus parviflorus is often found growing along the edges of marshes and ponds.

Examples

The delicate white flowers of Samolus parviflorus are characteristic of the water pimpernel family.
Botanists recently discovered a large patch of Samolus parviflorus in the nature reserve.
The Samolus parviflorus thrives in wetland areas.
Have you seen a Samolus parviflorus in bloom?
Samolus parviflorus often thrives in wetlands where its beautiful flowers attract various pollinators.
In the wetlands, you can spot Samolus parviflorus flourishing among other native plants.
During spring, the blooming Samolus parviflorus adds a lovely touch to the marshy landscape.

Synonyms

brookweed

vsSamolus parviflorus

9.9

A small flowering plant that grows in wet shady places near streams

is one specific species found in North American wetlands

water pimpernel

vsSamolus parviflorus

Specialized

9.9

A small plant with white flowers that grows in wet places

is a single species within that genus, native to North America

Surface Forms

Samolus parviflorus singular

Samolus parvifloruses plural

Morphology

Samolus + parviflorus

This is a Latin binomial name (genus + species) used in scientific taxonomy; its meaning ('a specific species of water pimpernel') is not compositionally derived from everyday English words. One constituent is unknown and the other is a Latin genus, so an average B1 learner who knows the listed constituents would not be able to derive the specific botanical meaning from them.

Etymology

Samolus parviflorus gets its name from Latin words that paint a simple picture: the part parviflorus means 'small-flowered', and the plant often grows at the edge of water. So the name helps you remember it is the 'water pimpernel' with small flowers found in marshes and ponds.