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Santolina chamaecyparissus

Santolina chamaecyparissus

9.9
A small shrub with woolly grey leaves, yellow flowers, and a strong smell often called cotton lavender
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The gardener planted Santolina chamaecyparissus along the edge for its attractive yellow blooms and silvery foliage.

Examples

  • Santolina chamaecyparissus thrives in well-drained soil and full sunlight, making it a popular choice for Mediterranean-style gardens.

  • Dried Santolina chamaecyparissus leaves are sometimes used in potpourri for their gentle fragrance.

  • The Santolina chamaecyparissus thrives in dry, sunny areas.

  • Many gardeners prefer Santolina chamaecyparissus for its aromatic foliage.

  • Santolina chamaecyparissus is often used in gardens for its aromatic leaves and bright yellow flowers.

  • In Mediterranean climates, Santolina chamaecyparissus grows well in sandy soil and full sun.

  • Gardeners appreciate Santolina chamaecyparissus for its low water needs and fragrant, woolly foliage.

Synonyms

lavender cotton
vsSantolina chamaecyparissus
8.6

A scented shrub with woolly leaves and small yellow flowers used in gardens

is the same plant but named in scientific rather than garden or ornamental terms

Surface Forms

Santolina chamaecyparissus singular
Santolina chamaecyparissuses plural

Morphology

Santolina + chamaecyparissus

This is a Latin binomial (scientific) name serving as an arbitrary label for a particular shrub rather than a compositional English phrase. The second element 'chamaecyparissus' is not a recognizable English word and the full name does not permit a B1 learner to infer the plant's properties from its constituents, so the meaning is not derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Santolina chamaecyparissus combines two name parts: Santolina, the group name, and chamaecyparissus, a word that means 'low cypress' because the plant's small, silvery leaves and shape look like a tiny cypress close to the ground. That's why the name fits this low, woolly shrub often called 'cotton lavender'.