tall-stalked
- adjective
- Many gardeners prefer tall-stalked varieties for their striking appearance in flowerbeds.
Examples
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The tall-stalked sunflowers swayed gently in the afternoon breeze.
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Look at those tall-stalked flowers blooming over there!
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This species is known for its tall-stalked blooms, which can reach over a meter in height.
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The tall-stalked sunflowers swayed gently in the breeze.
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The garden was filled with tall-stalked sunflowers that reached towards the sky.
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In the desert, tall-stalked plants are often able to capture more sunlight.
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The botanist noted that the tall-stalked varieties of bamboo grow much faster than shorter types.
Synonyms
Higher than most people or things of the same kind
Having a long thin shape like a plant stem
A plant with long stems that hold leaves or flowers
A plant that reaches a great height with long thin stems
Antonyms
How Tall
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Tall-stalked combines tall ('high') and stalk ('stem of a plant'), so it literally means a plant 'having a relatively long stalk'.