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Tulipa suaveolens

Tulipa suaveolens

9.5
A small early tulip often grown for its bright, colorful flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The vibrant red petals of the Tulipa suaveolens made it a highlight of the spring garden.

Examples

  • Many historic gardens feature plantings of Tulipa suaveolens for their ornamental value.

  • I planted Tulipa suaveolens bulbs last autumn.

  • Botanists often study Tulipa suaveolens as one of the earliest tulip species to bloom.

  • The garden was filled with vibrant Tulipa suaveolens.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Tulipa suaveolens for its bright flowers that bloom in early spring.

  • In various public parks, Tulipa suaveolens can be seen bringing color to the landscape as one of the first flowers of the season.

  • The cheerful yellow flowers of Tulipa suaveolens often attract attention during flower shows.

Surface Forms

Tulipa suaveolens singular
Tulipa suaveolenses plural

Morphology

Tulipa + suaveolens

This is a Latin binomial (scientific name). While 'Tulipa' may suggest 'tulip' to some learners, 'suaveolens' is a Latin adjective not knowable to an average B1 learner and the full species meaning is a lexicalized botanical label rather than a predictable composition of familiar English words, so the meaning cannot be derived from the parts.

Etymology

Tulipa suaveolens gets its name from older words: Tulipa comes from a Turkish word for 'turban' because the flower looks like a small hat, and suaveolens is Latin for 'sweet-smelling'. So the name paints a clear picture of a small tulip that looks like a tiny turban and often has a pleasant scent, which fits the bright early flower gardeners grow.