Saxifraga granulata
- noun
- Specialized
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saxifraga granulata
- She identified the species as Saxifraga granulata by its characteristic rosette of leaves.
Examples
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The Saxifraga granulata bloomed splendidly in the wildflower meadow each spring.
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Gardeners often plant Saxifraga granulata for its delicate clusters of white flowers.
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The Saxifraga granulata blooms beautifully in spring.
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Many gardeners love Saxifraga granulata for its delicate flowers.
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Gardeners often plant Saxifraga granulata for its delicate clusters of white flowers.
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She identified the species as Saxifraga granulata by its characteristic rosette of leaves.
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The Saxifraga granulata bloomed splendidly in the wildflower meadow each spring.
Synonyms
A low plant that lives for many years with small white flower clusters in meadows
Surface Forms
Morphology
Saxifraga + granulata
This is a Latin binomial (genus + species): knowing 'Saxifraga' tells a learner it is a type of plant, so part of the meaning (that it is a Saxifraga plant) is transparent. However, the species epithet 'granulata' is a Latin form not found in learners' dictionaries and does not give a clear, predictable description to a B1 learner, so the full referent and specific features are not fully derivable.
Etymology
Saxifraga granulata may come from Latin words: saxifraga meaning 'stone-breaker' and granulata meaning 'little grains'. People called it 'stone-breaker' because these plants often grow in cracks in rocks, and 'granulata' likely refers to the small, grain-like clusters of flowers, so the name helps you picture a small-flowered plant that lives among rocks.
