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arrow-leaved aster

arrow-leaved aster

9.9
A North American wildflower with arrow-shaped leaves and purple flowers
  • noun
  • /ˈɛroʊˌliːvd ˈæstər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : aster de hojas en forma de flecha
  • The arrow-leaved aster blooms in late summer, adding a splash of purple to the meadow.

Examples

  • Gardeners appreciate the hardy nature of the arrow-leaved aster in native plant landscapes.

  • We found several arrow-leaved asters growing along the forest path.

  • The arrow-leaved aster blooms in late summer.

  • I planted an arrow-leaved aster in my garden.

  • The arrow-leaved aster adds vibrant color to the garden with its beautiful purple flowers.

  • In the fall, the leaves of the arrow-leaved aster turn a lovely shade of yellow.

  • Pollinators are attracted to the arrow-leaved aster during its blooming season.

Surface Forms

arrow-leaved aster singular
arrow-leaved asters plural

Morphology

arrow-leaved + aster

The phrase is a literal descriptive compound: 'arrow-leaved' denotes leaves shaped like an arrow and 'aster' is a type of flower, so the overall meaning is an aster with arrow-shaped leaves. This compositional pattern is straightforward and follows common English noun + adjective compounding, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent meanings would readily infer the MWE.

Etymology

Arrow-leaved aster gets its name from the plant's leaves, which look like small arrows pointing toward the stem. Gardeners used that picture to name the plant, so the phrase means 'a kind of aster with arrow-shaped leaves'.