corn marigold

Thân thiện

A corn marigold blooms brightly at the edge of a golden wheat field.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A European herb with bright yellow flowers: "corn marigold" refers to a flowering plant species native to Europe, characterized by its vivid yellow blooms.
   • A common weed in grain fields: It is often considered an invasive plant that grows among cereal crops like wheat or corn.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The field's edge was bright with corn marigolds.
  • Farmers sometimes struggle to control corn marigold, as it competes with crops.

Advanced Usage

• As a botanical subject: The term is used in botanical and agricultural contexts to identify a specific plant species (, formerly ).
  • The study focused on the lifecycle of the corn marigold.

Variants and Related Words

• Corn chrysanthemum: An older or alternative name for the same plant.
• Field marigold: A descriptive name highlighting its common habitat.

Synonyms

• Yellow ox-eye daisy: A common name referring to its daisy-like appearance and color.
• Field daisy: A general term for daisy-like plants found in agricultural fields.

Related Phrases

• In flower: Describing the plant when it is blooming.
  • The corn marigold is in flower from late spring to early autumn.

Học thuật

Noun

1. European herb with bright yellow flowers; a common weed in grain fields

Từ đồng nghĩa

• field marigold
• Chrysanthemum segetum