tall goldenrod
- noun
- /tɔl ˈɡoʊdənˌrɑd/
- US
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solidago alta
- Many pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, are attracted to tall goldenrod for its abundant nectar.
Examples
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She planted tall goldenrod in her garden to attract butterflies and bees.
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The tall goldenrod blooms beautifully in late summer.
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Botanists studied the height of tall goldenrod found in different habitats across the state.
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The tall goldenrod blooms in late summer, adding bright yellow to the meadows.
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Many tall goldenrods can be found in the meadows.
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In the fall, tall goldenrod blossoms cover the fields with clusters of bright yellow flowers.
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Hikers often spot tall goldenrod along the trails in late summer, enhancing the beauty of the landscape.
Synonyms
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A tall plant with many small bright yellow flowers often seen in fields in late summer
A group of plants called goldenrods that grow mainly in North America
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a simple adjective + noun composition: 'tall' modifies 'goldenrod', so the phrase denotes a goldenrod plant that is taller than typical. The meaning is fully compositional and follows a common cross-linguistic adjective-noun pattern, making it immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both words.
Etymology
Tall goldenrod may come from a simple picture: golden means the bright 'yellow' flowers, rod means the thin 'stick' stems, and tall shows its height. So the name describes a tall plant with thin stems and groups of yellow flowers.