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Silene uniflora

Silene uniflora

9.9
A plant that lives many years and has large white, balloon-like flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The rocky coastline was dotted with clusters of Silene uniflora in full bloom.

Examples

  • Gardeners often cultivate Silene uniflora for its attractive, white, balloon-like flowers.

  • Botanists are studying the adaptation strategies of Silene uniflora to harsh Arctic climates.

  • Look at the Silene uniflora!

  • The Silene uniflora blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Gardeners often cultivate Silene uniflora for its attractive, white, balloon-like flowers.

  • The rocky coastline was dotted with clusters of Silene uniflora in full bloom.

  • The Silene uniflora can thrive in severe weather conditions due to its hardy nature.

Surface Forms

Silene uniflora singular
Silene unifloras plural

Morphology

Silene + uniflora

This is a Latin binomial (genus + species) and functions as a taxonomic proper name rather than a compositional English phrase; the species-specific sense (a particular perennial with large white flowers and an inflated calyx) cannot be derived from ordinary English knowledge. The second constituent 'uniflora' is not listed in the dictionary and is a Latin-rooted form that most B1 learners would not recognize, so the overall meaning is not predictable from the parts.

Etymology

The plant name Silene uniflora may come from the Greek figure 'Silenus', because the swollen, balloon-like part under the flower looks like his puffed cheeks. The second part, uniflora, means 'one-flowered', which fits the plant's single large white flower.